The primary objective of the Senior Product Manager, Field Optimization Programs is to execute Transcatheter Heart Valve's (THV's) vision to ensure timely access to TAVR for all eligible patients. This role will be focused on leading hospital optimization programs with geographical emphasis on Midwest U.S. (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio). Candidates based in Chicago or near surrounding area are strongly preferred.
Lead hospital optimization programs that enhance clinical performance and operational efficiency. This role combines strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and program execution to deliver measurable impact.
How you'll make an impact:- Program Leadership: Design and execute hospital optimization initiatives, including agendas, learning objectives, and facilitation.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with Heart Teams, KOLs, and internal partners to align strategies.
- Content Development: Create and update educational materials based on clinical evidence, FDA regulatory approvals, and market trends.
- Operational Excellence: Manage programs using Salesforce and digital platforms; ensure compliance, documentation, and budget oversight.
- Strategic Impact: Analyze program performance, drive process improvements, and implement automation tools.
- Facilitation & Presenting: Present confidently to the Heart Teams including physicians, nurses, and hospital administrators; communicate complex information with clarity and diplomacy.
- Collaboration: Partner with sales, clinical, marketing, and medical affairs teams to ensure integrated messaging and execution.
- Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to regulatory and transparency requirements.
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills across all hospital levels.
- Ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously with attention to detail.
- Expertise in conflict resolution and stakeholder alignment.
- Familiarity with clinical data, industry trends, and regulatory processes.
- Analyze program performance and market trends to inform strategy and program design.
- Maintain current knowledge of Severe Aortic Stenosis, TAVR, and relevant clinical data.
- Manage program-related budgets, expenses, and payments.
What you'll need (Required):- Bachelor's degree in related field with 8 years of previous experience required or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
- A willingness to travel up to 50-60% (including car, air, overnight, limited global travel)
What else we look for (Preferred):- Master's Degree or equivalent with 6 years of related experience working in medical device, healthcare or cardiovascular space.
- Proven successful project management skills.
- Excellent organization skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
- Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel, and other related technology platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with timely follow up and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management with ability to drive achievement of objectives.
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
The base pay range for this position is $126,000 to $178,000(highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., geographic location, qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
