Senior Analyst, Clinical Data Management
Edwards Lifesciences
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Irvine, CA · Posted September 10, 2026
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About the job
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.
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.
How you will make an impact:
Creating complex metrics to identify trends in data and remediation, utilizing tools (e.g., systems, reports) to assess need for training and providing recommendations to improve data status during study conduct.
Defining and specifying clinically complex data collection requirements (e.g., eCRFs, CRFs, edit checks and collection of external data) for assigned studies; including defining, performing, and coordinating user acceptance testing (e.g. test scripts and checklists) to ensure appropriate data are collected.
Leading project management activities for multiple (multi-site and multi-cohort) projects to bring clinical studies on-line, including conducting project team meetings, establishing and maintaining project timelines, and communications to stakeholders.
Developing and maintaining Data Management deliverables including data management plans (DMPs), training materials and user aids in compliance with regulations.
Evaluating data errors and collection issues; providing guidance and recommendations to clinical team for resolution.
Performing Site/User Administration to allow access to the database, ensuring all users are qualified to access data base; providing guidance on more complex access rights for users.
Leading development and review of SOPs, work instructions, and associated documents for CDM, including recommending revisions and updates to SOPs, participating in the development of user training.
What you’ll need (Required):
Bachelor’s Degree in related field with 5 years of previous related experience in clinical research including clinical data management and/or clinical data entry or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria.
Experience with EDC (Electronic Data Capture) systems
What else we look for (Preferred):
Experience with AI Tools (Copilot & Claude)
Experience with study start-up, conduct, and close-out
Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
Basic project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Full knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to clinical research
Full knowledge of processes and procedures in clinical data management
Full knowledge of protocols, DMPs, and SAPs
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strict attention to detail
Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on projects
Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
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.
The base pay range for this position is $108,000 to $153,000 (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.