Edwards Lifesciences

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. We generate extensive clinical evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of our innovations and how our products transform patients’ lives. As part of our Clinical Affairs team, you’ll hone your scientific curiosity and passion for evaluating data to increase access to pioneering technologies for patients in need. In close partnership with principal investigators, dedicated medical professionals, patient advocacy groups, and regulatory authorities, you will drive the evidence needed to optimize patient outcomes.

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 cardiologists and clinical teams to transform patient care with devices supported by clinical 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 Clinical Contracts Analyst, you will negotiate and develop contracts associated with clinical trials, ensure contracts comply with regulations and manage the lifecycle of contracts. This is a hybrid role (office and remote blend). Selected candidate must reside within a reasonable distance from the Irvine Corporate location and have ability to commute on required onsite days.

How you'll make an impact:

• Initiate, draft, redline, and negotiate 3rd party moderately complex clinical related contracts (e.g. legal contract language and budgets) based on substantial knowledge of financial/fair market value, regulatory and clinical requirements while demonstrating clinical knowledge. Recommend new/or revised language for contract templates.
• Identify risks (e.g. site incentives, legal issues, conflict of interest) and actively engage with management to provide recommendations for mitigation. Provide clinical input on functional contract terms, budgets, and scope of services to secure appropriate approvals in collaboration with key stakeholders (e.g. Clinical Affairs, Legal Compliance, Finance)
• Analyze need for contract amendments or renewals and make recommendations, and/or negotiate changes, to terms and conditions
• Identify risk associated with project timelines set by project teams, impacting team’s deliverables and timelines, and key stakeholders’ workload (e.g., Legal Compliance, legal contracts, legal privacy, and risk management) based on revised timelines.
• Submit proposed final draft and supporting documentation through Legal Department’s RFA system for contract approval and secure appropriate signatures within specified signing authority
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in collaboration with cross-functional teams; present and implement process improvement plans to management and/or key stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• 3 years' experience of previous related experience in contract negotiation/ administration and financial tracking/analysis against contracts 
• Experience in healthcare related clinical contracts

What else we look for (preferred):

• Clinical contract work experience from pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare, or CRO organizations
• Experience with contractual agreements, including purchasing services, master services agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and amendments.
• Experience with vendor management and direct sourcing, particularly non-HCP vendors
• Contract or paralegal certification
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, and SharePoint
• Moderate knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare compliance and privacy regulations (e.g. HIPAA and Sunshine Act)
• Understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., CFR, GCP) and documents
• Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and representing the organization on specific projects
• Ability to build stable internal/external working relationships

Additional skills:

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills
• Proven problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and representing the organization on specific projects
• Ability to build stable internal/external working relationships
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

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

For California (CA) the base pay range for this position is $66,000 to $90,000 (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.