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Edwards Lifesciences Rep, Clinical Payments in Hybrid, California
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.
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.
How you will make an impact:
Processing moderately complex payments (e.g., invoices, expenses) for clinical and/or medical affairs contractual costs using current processing systems (e.g., COUPA, JDE) and ensuring payments are completed.
Archiving and/or reconciling payments (e.g., quarterly and miscellaneous payments and related documents) electronically. Sending and ensuring payment is received by recipients (e.g., HCP, vendors, clinical sites).
Loading and/or tracking costs in the designated payment processing system; tracking balance spreadsheet and determining 3rd party burn rate for duration of contract term. Notifying appropriate management of low contract value on all contracts. Creating spreadsheet and inputting payment rules for each clinical study. Resolving queries from third party and internal stakeholders.
Analyzing moderately complex invoices to compare against contract language.
Generating payment reports at regular time intervals and as required by management; communicating to stakeholders to clarify invoice discrepancies and providing payments for expense reimbursement/services performed to service providers on a monthly basis.
Working with stakeholders to code, route, and approve costs.
Setting up ACH/payee information in current processing systems.
Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and increase efficiency regarding contracts and PO.
What you’ll need (Required):
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of previous related experience.
What else we look for (Preferred):
Bachelor’s Degree
Good computer skills including MS Office Suite, Adobe, and ability to operate general office machinery
Experience with current processing systems (e.g., COUPA, JDE)
Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Substantial knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to payments (e.g., Payment processes, HCP reporting, Fair Market Value)
Substantial knowledge of clinical terminology and healthcare compliance and regulations (e.g., Sunshine Act)
Substantial understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., CFR, GCP)
Substantial working skills in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word)
Substantial skills in clinical systems (e.g., CTMS, JDE, Veeva)
Substantial written and verbal communication skills
Substantial problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Strict attention to detail
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels of internal and external partners on significant matters often requiring coordination between departments and organizations
Contacts are across the organization and at all organizational levels, including external contacts that may be at high levels
Contacts may include external vendors
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
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, the base pay range for this position is $53,000 to $75,000 (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.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.