Director of Medical Affairs, France – Structural Heart (Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid)

BU – Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Therapies

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.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do. As part of the TMTT Medical Affairs team, you will elevate Edwards' scientific leadership and accelerate impact in transcatheter mitral and tricuspid therapies through evidence-based exchange, trusted external relationships, and cross-functional partnership across France.

This permanent France-based role will lead Medical Affairs for the TMTT portfolio, including PASCAL, EVOQUE, and SAPIEN M3, with focus on evidence generation, scientific communication, KOL engagement, investigator-initiated research, educational grants, advisory boards, and therapy development priorities. The role will report into European Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications and will collaborate closely with the European Marketing, Professional Education, Clinical Affairs, Public Affairs, Market Access, and the French commercial organization.

How you’ll make an impact:

• KOL Engagement & Scientific Network Development
  • Build and maintain trusted scientific relationships with French KOLs and emerging experts across the TMTT ecosystem.
  • Strengthen and expand the French mitral and tricuspid KOL network, including identification of national and regional experts.
  • Support development of next-generation faculty and rising experts in collaboration with Professional Education, Training, and Marketing.
• Medical Affairs Strategy & Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Develop and lead the French TMTT Medical Affairs strategy aligned with European priorities.
  • Lead Medical Affairs input to French market priorities, including reimbursement readiness, society partnerships, referral pathway improvement, and France-specific scientific engagement plans.
  • Ensure alignment across Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Marketing, Professional Education, Therapy Development, Clinical Affairs, Public Affairs, Market Access, and Commercial teams.
  • Improve collaboration between French physicians and European/Global stakeholders.
  • Translate insights and evidence gaps into therapy development and portfolio strategy.
• Evidence Generation & Scientific Programs
  • Facilitate evidence generation in France (IIS, registries, observational research) in collaboration with the Grant Team and European Medical Affairs.
  • Design and lead advisory boards, expert working groups, and scientific forums on key clinical and strategic topics.
  • Prioritize and drive scientific content (publications, consensus documents, symposia, congress activities, education initiatives).
• Scientific Communication & Insights Translation
  • Translate clinical evidence, imaging concepts, procedural insights, and guideline updates into high-quality scientific communication for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and follow-ups for KOL and stakeholder engagements.
  • Attend scientific meetings, synthesize insights, and translate outcomes into actionable Medical Affairs plans.
  • Agenda development, speaker briefings, and execution of regional and country-level congress/event symposia in collaboration with Country Marketing.
• Other incidental duties (member of compassionate case committee, etc.)

What you’ll need:

Master’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Demonstrated track record in people management.

OR MD OR PhD Relevant Experience Required.

Experience working in a cardiology, structural heart disease, heart failure, cardiac imaging, or valvular therapies or medical device industry. Required.

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) with deep expertise in cardiology, structural heart disease, heart failure, cardiac imaging, or valvular therapies.
• Significant experience in the healthcare industry, ideally within Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Scientific Communications, clinical research, or medical devices.
• Strong scientific foundation, including clinical trial methodology, real-world evidence, and data interpretation.
• Fluent French (primary working language) and English, with the ability to clearly communicate complex scientific topics.
• Role based in France with ~50% travel across France and selected European engagements.
• Demonstrates strong strategic thinking and sound scientific and business judgment, applying advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to complex challenges.
• Leads and delivers complex, cross-functional initiatives across evidence generation, KOL engagement, and scientific programs.
• Brings a strong understanding of the healthcare ecosystem, including Medical Affairs governance, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics.
• Defines and tracks meaningful metrics to demonstrate Medical Affairs impact and inform decision-making.
• Builds and sustains credible, peer-level relationships with senior HCPs, KOLs, and internal leaders.
• Influences without authority, aligning diverse stakeholders around shared scientific and strategic priorities.
• Communicates complex data and insights clearly and effectively to both external experts and executive audiences.
• Provides leadership to cross-functional teams, offering clear direction, coaching, and constructive feedback.
• Acts as a trusted partner to senior leadership, contributing to strategic discussions and decision-making.
• Fosters collaboration across functions and regions, driving alignment and sharing of best practices.
• Operates with a high level of organization, attention to detail, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensures full compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a strong focus on quality execution.
• Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment.
• Adheres to all company rules and requirements, including pandemic protocols and Environmental Health & Safety rules, and takes adequate control measures to prevent injuries to themselves and others as well as protect the environment.

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. We offer on-the-job development, training opportunities, and support from dedicated employee groups such as the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others.

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.