Simulation and Clinical Education Manager
Location
USA - California – Irvine
Compensation
$157k–$223k USD
Type
full time
Posted
2 weeks ago
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=93
Posted $223k · in the market band
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Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated Simulation Manager to support wet-lab and simulation-based education and training initiatives for healthcare professionals (HCPs) and field teams across structural heart therapies. In this role, you will deliver hands-on training experiences, help create innovative simulation technologies, and ensure operational excellence across our simulation program.
The ideal candidate combines clinical expertise with a passion for education, technology, and collaboration. You will play a key role in advancing procedural training for cardiac therapies, including TAVR and TMVR, while helping shape the future of simulation-based learning.
How you’ll make an impact:
Deliver High-Impact Education and Training
- Facilitate hands-on, simulator-based training programs for field teams, healthcare professionals, and other approved audiences.
- Support educational initiatives focused on structural heart procedures, including TAVR and TMVR.
- Contribute to the strategy, development and delivery of innovative digital learning programs.
Drive Simulation Innovation
- Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to develop next-generation simulation solutions.
- Evaluate new simulators and software platforms through testing and validation activities.
- Provide clinical insights and structured feedback to improve simulation accuracy, realism, and user experience.
Manage Program Operations
- Coordinate simulator logistics, including shipping, receiving, testing, maintenance, and inventory management.
- Ensure simulation equipment remains functional, reliable, and event ready.
- Serve as the on-site representative and operational lead for the simulation program.
Support Hands-On Wet-Lab Learning Experiences
- Assist with wet lab programs by creating anatomical models, coordinating equipment and ensuring all required materials and supplies are available.
- Help create exceptional training experiences that support procedural confidence and clinical excellence.
What you’ll need (Required):
- Bachelor's degree with Clinical experience as a Cath Lab Nurse or Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT).
- Eight years of related work experience in clinical setting
- Experience working within a healthcare and/or professional environment.
- Ability to travel up to 30% nationwide
- This role requires to be on site in Irvine, Ca
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Organizational and project management capabilities.
- Cath Lab experience in structural interventions, especially TAVR
- Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues and apply critical thinking in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with digital technologies, software applications, or simulation-based learning tools.
- Knowledge of compliance requirements and healthcare education practices.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams and physician partners.
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
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 (CA), the base pay range for this position is $157,000 to $223,000 (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.
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