Patients are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our Medical Affairs team, you’ll foster internal and external collaboration to generate and disseminate evidence-based clinical practices to help impact patient lives and advance the quality of care. Your scientific curiosity and passion for patients will help us grow our reach and develop innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease.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 Associate Analyst , you will negotiate and develop contracts for the THV Medical Affairs team, with a focus on Health Care Professional (HCP) contracting, ensuring all contracts comply with policies, laws and regulations, in addition to managing the lifecycle of contracts. The position will be on-site at our Irvine headquarters 5 days/week.How you’ll make an impact:
Prepare initial contract file and drafts, redlines and negotiate basic contracts based on basic knowledge of financial, regulatory and clinical requirements
Develop processes, plan strategies and manage CLM system
Collect required documentation for Indirect Sourcing non-HCP (health care providers) contract submission through GTA
Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance and Finance to obtain or clarify data required for contracts
Interface with 3rd parties to obtain required data, and/or acquire clarification to data in order to initiate and finalize contracts
Submit proposed final draft and supporting documentation through Legal Department’s RFA system for contract approval and secure appropriate signatures within specified signing authority
Generate reports (e.g., expiration, cycle status, terms)
What you’ll need (required) :
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Minimum 1 year of previous related experience in contract negotiation/administration
What else we look for (preferred) :
Experience in healthcare related contracts, specifically Healthcare Professional Agreements (HCP’s)
Contracting experience obtained from Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Hospital Systems, Academic Healthcare Institutions
Additional Skill:
Good computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and ability to operate general office machinery
Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Good knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to contract negotiation and administration
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare compliance and privacy regulations (e.g. HIPAA and Sunshine Act)
Basic understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., CFR, GCP) and documents
Good computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and Word
Good written and verbal communications skills
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Must be able to work in a team environment, including immediate supervisor and other team members in the section or group
Ability to build stable working relationships internally
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, the base pay range for this position is $54,000 to $77,000 (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 RequirementEdwards 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.Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 15,000 individuals worldwide.For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it's our life's work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.
