Director Launch, PMO
Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our project management teams support many parts of Edwards, including Engineering, HR, Marketing, IT, and more. You’ll be a trusted thought leader as you ensure our projects are completed efficiently and effectively. Your strategic mindset and fresh perspectives will be an essential part of how we bring innovative solutions for patients.
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.
Position Summary: The Director of Launch PMO - TMTT will lead a team of Launch Project Managers focused on project management excellence of global commercial launches across all mitral and tricuspid therapies and geographies.
Work Schedule: This is an onsite position in Irvine, CA.
How you will make an impact:
Partner with Marketing, Commercial Sales, Operations and other launch stakeholders to execute a global launch best practices from previous launches, launch team roles & responsibilities, and other templates to support excellent launch planning and execution
Elevate, Develop and Lead a Launch PMO team, who will:
Enthusiastically work collaboratively across the broader PMO groups and extended launch teams
Develop and implement detailed project plans collaboratively with the launch team and implement methods to track status of launch efforts
Partner with the Marketing Launch Heavy Weight Team Leads (HWTLs) and global launch stakeholders to ensure effective cross-functional launch execution, and
Communicate effectively with key launch stakeholders
Facilitate, lead and own Launch Steering Committee / Review Board meetings enabling high decision quality for launch projects and driving alignment among TMTT Leadership Team on launch decisions
Act as strategic thought partner to TMTT Leadership Team representing go-to-market strategies for various global launch projects
Develop and establish credibility with global launch teams as a key partner through product and launch knowledge
Up to 25% Travel
What you will need (required):
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Related experience in project/program management or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
Hands-on experience managing large to midsize projects and/or programs of increasing complexity or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
Demonstrated track record in people management
What else we look for (preferred):
Minimum 12 years of experience in program management OR Master’s degree and a minimum 10 years of experience in program management
Executive presence
Experience working in a regulated industry
Proven successful project management leadership skills
Experience leading and managing teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
Strategic, critical thinker with the ability to address complex problems
Experience building organization capabilities and affecting organizational change
Ability to lead and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Advanced degree and/or experience in Marketing
Previous commercial launch experience
PMP Certification
MBA
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
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 $156,000 to $221,000 (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.