Senior Director, Business Development - Transcatheter Heart Valve

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.

The Senior Director, Business Development, will drive the Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) business org innovation strategy through external partnership and business development efforts to support long-term growth. This role will lead the identification, evaluation, prioritization, and advancement of opportunities on behalf of the THV business. Success in this role will require strong collaboration with THV leadership, Corporate Development, AI&T Exploration, Marketing, Strategy, R&D, and other enterprise stakeholders to ensure alignment of external opportunities with business priorities and portfolio needs.

How you’ll make an impact:

Business Development Strategy, Portfolio Prioritization & Governance

- Develop and execute THV’s business development strategy in alignment with business unit objectives and long-term growth priorities.

- Build and manage a prioritized pipeline of opportunities spanning devices, therapies, digital health, AI-enabled technologies, and other innovations relevant to TAVR.

- Align THV and enterprise stakeholders, facilitate executive reviews, and provide recommendations on opportunity prioritization, investment timing, diligence, and transaction advancement.

- Establish governance to support effective prioritization, decision-making, and management of the THV external opportunity portfolio.

Opportunity Sourcing, Evaluation & Transaction Support

- Manage sourcing and competitive landscaping to identify emerging technologies, companies, and market opportunities aligned with THV priorities in partnership with exploration partners.

- Lead cross-functional assessment, including strategic fit, clinical and technical feasibility, commercial potential, competitive differentiation, risk, and value creation.

- Serve as the primary THV partner to Corporate Development on business development activities, including transaction/partnership structuring and diligence.