Field Clinical Specialist (m,f,d) – Tricuspid Therapies (Imaging)

Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient’s unmet clinical needs. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

Deliver clinical education and operational expertise by providing education and training support within a specific modality or product portfolio to clinical end-users.

How you'll make an impact:

• Act as a lead on all aspects within the therapy including imaging, integration and troubleshooting techniques related to equipment, software, tools and products required for clinical use including but not limited to intraoperative case coverage and coordinating one-on-one ad hoc training sessions and in-service structured education programs in the Cath Lab
• Provide expertise on intraprocedural imaging support during beating heart studies for therapies. Provide knowledge transfer to team members
• Educate and train physicians, hospital personnel and hospital staff on all aspects of technical matters related to investigational products and procedures including imaging through conducting and/or coordinating one-on-one ad hoc training sessions and in-service structured education programs on two or more technologies or one highly specialized technology
• Analyze, summarize, and present clinical baseline, procedural, and follow-up imaging (e.g., CT, echo, MRI, angiography) to provide inputs that support new product and procedure development and to support event investigations
• Collaborate and provide recommendations to HCPs to develop imaging patient selection criteria and screening protocol
• Train field support team and/or HCPs on cardiac imaging procedures
• Provide on-site cardiac imaging support and guidance during clinical procedures to ensure optimal imaging during the implantation of transcatheter devices.
• Analyze imaging and/or oversee third party image analysis for patient screening and contribute an opinion to the assessment of potential cases
• Other incidental duties
 

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in technical field (e.g., clinical physiology, echocardiography),

• 5 years years experience of previous related medical device and/or clinical experience Required

• Master's Degree or equivalent Preferred

• Ability to travel up to 50% depending on territory needs.

• Fluent in both French & professional English,

What else we look for:

• 1 internal or industry similar certification (imaging) required
• Experience as clinical specialist imaging/echocardiographer with TEE experience required
• Good imaging analysis software skills (e.g. 3Mensio, TomTec, Vitrea, Circle VI, etc.)
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to effectively guide and instruct other imaging specialists in clinical settings on effective imaging equipment operation
• Strong diplomacy, influencing and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Substantial knowledge of relevant imaging equipment operation (e.g. 2D or 3D TTE/TEE/ICE, CT, MRI, etc.)
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to cardiovascular imaging
• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices
• Ability to work in a team environment, fostering collaboration between inter-departmental teams, HCPs and KOLs
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in France?

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

Edwards Lifesciences in France also offers the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

• Flexible working hours, remote working

• Profit sharing

• Risk Life Insurance

• Comprehensive Medical plan (including online access to healthcare)

• Service Awards

• Works Council social and cultural activities

• Enhanced Leave Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Employee Assistance Program

​Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym, Yoga, Pilates or SM System classes, massages, fresh fruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational events, charity activities and much more.

Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.

Every employee is essential to Edwards’ success, and we’re ready to help you advance along your career path!