• Senior Director, Health Economics…

    Edwards Lifesciences (Irvine, CA)


    Aortic stenosis impacts millions of people globally, yet it often remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. Edwards’ groundbreaking work in transcatheter aortic heart valve replacement (TAVR) pioneered an innovative, life-changing solution for patients by offering heart valve replacement without the need for open heart surgery. Our Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) business unit continues to partner with clinical teams to transform patient care with devices supported by robust clinical, humanistic and economic evidence. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

     

    As the Senior Director, Health Economics & Reimbursement, you'll drive innovation in THV therapies. Lead and mentor a global HEOR team, aligning with organizational goals and fostering professional growth. Thrive in a collaborative, growth-focused environment with a competitive salary, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits. Join us and shape the future of patient care!

    How you’ll make an impact:

    Strategic Leadership:

    + Lead the development and execution of global HEOR strategies to support market access and reimbursement for Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) therapies.

    + Oversee the creation of economic models, value dossiers, and other materials to demonstrate product value.

    + Guide the development of health technology assessment (HTA) submissions and ensure effective communication with HTA bodies and other key stakeholders.

    + Lead the communication and interpretation of key clinical, economic, and humanistic evidence relevant to the THV business.

    + Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.

    Research and Evidence Generation:

    + Direct health services research to quantify the clinical and economic impact of THV therapies.

    + Collaborate with Public Affairs, Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Clinical Affairs to develop compelling HEOR value propositions.

    + Support local economic model adaptations with key clinical study results and statistical analyses.

    Cross-Functional Collaboration:

    + Provide education and support to internal partners, such as commercial and field teams in the US and global offices to increase awareness and understanding of health economics and reimbursement.

    + Foster strong internal and external relationships to achieve market access goals and objectives.

    What you’ll need (Required):

    + Ph.D. in health economics, health policy or related field + a minimum of 10 years of experience -OR- Master’s Degree (e.g., MPH, MBA with relevant focus) + a minimum of 12 years of experience

    + Extensive experience in HEOR, market access or reimbursement.

    What else we look for (Preferred):

    + Proven track record of developing and implementing global HEOR strategies and successful HTA submissions.

    + Formal training in health economics.

    + Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with experience working with various internal business partners.

    + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across cultures and present complex information effectively.

    + Exceptional project management skills and the ability to advance projects with limited supervision.

    + Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%.

     

    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.

     

    For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $204,000 to $289,000 (highly experienced).

     

    The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.

     

    Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

     

    COVID Vaccination Requirement

     

    Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.