Innovation starts from the heart. Heart valve disease impact millions of lives, spanning all ages and geographies. As communities globally address the opportunities and challenges of cardiovascular care, telling a compelling and authentic story is more crucial than ever. Beyond raising awareness, our Marketing teams build lasting, trusted relationships with medical professionals and industry stakeholders to ensure patients can receive the treatments they need.

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'll make an impact:

Manage all national and regional medical congresses from development to implementation; provide support for global congresses as neededNegotiate higher volume and complex contractsDevelop strategies for the effective management and execution of medical congresses, marketing events and projects intended to maximize company exposure and produce sales leadsDevelop relationships with associations to ensure maximum exposure and greatest benefit for Edwards sponsorship and participationManage relationships with multiple vendors and lead vendor teams for congress execution and event managementManage new booth development; audit booth asset inventory; remain current on new trends in exhibit designPlan and execute educational symposia and customer events within medical congresses; contract negotiations, logistics, F&B, AVActive budget forecasting, management and reconciliation; and fiscal responsibilityLead cross functional teams to successful resultsOther incidental duties as assigned

What you’ll need (Required):

Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of previous related experience in events, marketing, and/or the healthcare industry required

What else we look for (Preferred):

Conference and trade shows experienceCertified Meeting Planner (CMP) certificationExperience using CVENT and/or Concur programsDetail oriented and highly organizedExcellent project management skills following timelines and meeting deadlinesStrong ability to problem solveProven expertise in Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectivesExtensive knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to strategic event planningAbility to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organizationAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environmentRequires travel to US conferences 20%.

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 $100,000 to $142,000 (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.