Christy Thiel

Christy Thiel serves as Senior Director of Clinical Affairs at Edwards Lifesciences, having held various senior roles since June 2015, including Senior Director Clinical Affairs APAC and Director Clinical Affairs APAC. Prior to Edwards Lifesciences, Christy Thiel worked at Smith & Nephew from December 2008 to June 2015, where positions included Regional Operations Manager, Clinical Research Manager, and Clinical Research Project Lead. Experience also includes a role as Clinical Research Coordinator at Stryker from January 2007 to December 2008, and earlier positions in diagnostic radiography at North Shore Radiology and Royal North Shore Hospital. Academic qualifications include a Master of Public Health from the University of Sydney, a Master of Health Law, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Diagnostic Radiology, along with certificates in theology and ministry.