Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences

Director, Regulatory Counsel

USA - California – Irvine · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$174k-$246kDetected 71 days ago
FDA RegulatoryMedical DevicesCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingPublic SpeakingRegulatory Affairs

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Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 14 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.

Green-card follow-through: 50%

Of 10 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 5 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 493 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

Reported a layoff in this occupation

In a green-card filing decided 2026-06-04, this employer stated it had laid off workers in Quality Control Systems Managers (CA) during the preceding six months. 2 such filings on record.Describes the period before that filing, not necessarily today. Unlike WARN notices this is occupation-specific and federal.

Files H-1B transfers

3 transfer filings in the last year, covering 3 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 8 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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About the role

  • Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world!
  • Our Legal team works to protect our patients, team members, and innovations with the utmost diligence and care.
  • Work Schedule: Given the collaborative and complex nature of this work, this role is in person full time in Irvine, California.

Responsibilities

  • Ability to be a team player and a trusted business partner.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school with 8 years of legal experience at a law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to convey nuanced legal concepts/issues clearly and succinctly to legal and business decision makers.
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize projects and tasks appropriately.
  • What you'll need (Required):

Nice to have

  • What else we look for (Preferred):

Compensation

  • For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $174,000 to $246,000 (highly experienced).

Benefits

  • Developing and harmonizing standard processes and templates; creating, improving, and institutionalizing knowledge base for the Healthcare Regulatory team.
  • Monitoring legal developments applicable to the Healthcare Regulatory and medical device spaces and developing expertise in strategic focus areas.
  • Background in life sciences, MedTech, pharmaceuticals, or related healthcare industry experience preferred.
  • Experience in advertising and promotion in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry or at a healthcare system.
  • Experience providing advice and counsel with respect to fraud and abuse issues in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Prior-in house experience in life sciences, MedTech, pharmaceuticals, or related healthcare industry preferred.
  • The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

Company info

  • Your legal knowledge and contributions will help us ensure that we are supporting the needs and interests of the patients we serve.

Equal opportunity

  • Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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