Andrea Edler
Andrea Edler, MBA is a seasoned leader in medical device sales and consulting, with nearly two decades of experience driving innovation, performance, and impact across some of the industry’s most trusted healthcare organizations. Currently serving as a Principal Consultant in Structural Heart at Medtronic, Andrea plays a pivotal role in supporting complex congenital heart valve cases, bringing life-changing technologies to both pediatric and adult patients. Her expertise is rooted in years of frontline experience, from orthopedic trauma to neuroscience, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and navigate high-stakes clinical environments.
Andrea began her career in the pharmaceutical industry before transitioning to surgical sales and leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson and eventually joining Medtronic, where she has become a trusted advisor and thought leader in the structural heart space. One of her proudest professional milestones includes helping launch Harmony™ Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve (TPV)—a game-changing therapy that has saved countless lives. Her work is marked by a deep empathy for patients and a drive to treat each case with the same care and attention as if it were her own family.
Beyond the cath lab, Andrea brings her passion for service into every facet of life. She holds an MBA in Leadership from Webster University and completed executive education at Washington University’s Olin Business School. She is also a mentor with the ASPIRE program, where she empowers women through strategic guidance and shared experience. Whether she’s launching a side business to support local entrepreneurs during the pandemic or mentoring the next generation of female leaders, Andrea remains grounded in one guiding principle: success is about understanding and elevating people.
• Washington University in St Louis- Olin Business School
• Webster University
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a deep-rooted passion for people—whether that’s the patients I serve, the professionals I mentor, or the partners I support. Since stepping into the medical device field in 2007, I've always approached my work with the mindset that every patient could be my own family. That perspective has shaped every decision I’ve made, from helping launch lifesaving structural heart technologies at Medtronic to building a consulting business during COVID to support small businesses in need. To me, success is less about titles or accolades and more about impact. I’ve been fortunate to mentor women for over a decade through the ASPIRE program, and what continues to fuel me is the power of empathy, service, and truly understanding people. It’s that human connection that has guided my career—and it’s what keeps me moving forward.