VP, IT – R&D, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs

Edwards Lifesciences

Senior IT leader managing technology ecosystem that supports product development and clinical functions in structural heart innovation company. Driving technology strategy and operational performance with executive leaders.

Posted 6/7/2026full-timeAlton • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $325,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior IT leader for the technology ecosystem supporting product development, clinical, and regulatory functions
Lead a large-scale enterprise portfolio driving technology strategy, execution, and operational performance
Partner with executive leaders across R&D, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, and Quality to align technology to business priorities
Define and lead technology strategies, architecture roadmap, and delivery of platforms supporting PLM, clinical, and regulatory functions
Own an IT portfolio, including prioritization, roadmap planning, phase-in/phase-out decisions
Function as a trusted advisor, translating business priorities into scalable technology solutions
Oversee enterprise platforms, ensuring performance and service delivery
Drive adoption of AI and emerging technologies in regulated environments
Manage strategic partners and vendors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus 16 years (or Master’s plus 14 years) of IT leadership experience
Proven leadership of enterprise-scale IT portfolios in global, matrixed organizations
Proven experience in vendor relations and negotiations for software development and application services

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Performance-based incentives
Wide variety of benefits programs addressing individual needs

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Hard Skills & Tools

technology strategyarchitecture roadmapportfolio managementAI adoptionemerging technologiessoftware developmentapplication services

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic partnershiptrusted advisorcommunicationnegotiation

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree