Virginia Giddings

Virginia Giddings is a highly experienced professional in the medical technology industry, currently serving as Vice President of Exploration at Edwards Lifesciences since March 2020. Previous roles include Vice President of Innovation at Intersect ENT, Inc. and co-founder of MedtechWomen, an organization that promotes women leaders in the field. Virginia has held senior positions at Stryker, Abbott, Guidant, and ALZA J&J, focusing on project management, advanced technology, and strategic R&D. Virginia's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, as well as a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.