Associate Analyst, Clinical Contracts

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 :

• Draft and negotiate contracts associated with clinical trials, ensure contracts comply with regulations and manage the lifecycle of contracts.
• Prepare initial contract drafts; redline and negotiate contracts based on knowledge of financial, regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Build trial budgets with clinical sites to ensure compliance with company-approved guidelines and alignment with fair market value utilizing approved budget templates.
• Negotiate contracts and trial budgets with external partners in accordance with local regulations.
• Manage contracts administration through corporate-required platforms and department trackers, including status updates, repository maintenance, data input, report generation, and report analysis.
• Submit proposed final draft and supporting documentation utilizing Edwards-qualified systems for contract approval and secure appropriate signatures within specified signing authority.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Clinical Affairs, Legal, and Compliance, and external partners to obtain or clarify data required for contracts.
• Other incidental duties as assigned by leadership.

What you'll need (Required) :

Bachelor's Degree in related field and 1 year experience in contract negotiation / administration is required.

Experience in healthcare related contracts is preferred.

What else we look for (Preferred) :

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences?

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. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others). Here are some of our benefits :

This position could be based both in Spain or Germany , and the working model can be remote, hybrid or office based.

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.

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