Public Affairs

Trust is key to fostering the positive change required to impact patient lives for the better. Honoring and safeguarding Edwards’ reputation and brand identity, our Public Affairs teams build and maintain valued partnerships across the public arena. In close cooperation with opinion-leaders in government, legislation, and the media, your guidance and counsel will help drive policy, lawmaking, and public support. Together we can improve quality of care and health outcomes for critical care and cardiovascular patients around the world.

Be the strategic partner to secure timely patients access, appropriate funding and sufficient reimbursement to the innovative products and solutions

BU – Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV)

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:
• Develop and plan market access projects and activities with accountability for successful completion of all project deliverables
• Provide direction and guidance to external project teams to execute tactical market access projects and/or initiatives
• Identify and evaluate market access process improvement and/or course correction/course alignment opportunities
• Assess access and reimbursement issues that matter to the business in partnership with stakeholders (e.g., Business Units Managers) to identify fast access pathways and optimal reimbursement.
• Develop local market access opportunities in collaboration with the sales team
• Lead the implementation reimbursement strategy for current and pipeline products
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What you'll need:

Bachelor's Degree in in related field , 10 years years experience of previous related experience Required or

Master's Degree or equivalent in in related field , 8 years years experience of previous related experience Required and

Health-Economics, Business, Political sciences or Communications Preferred

Experience in Market Access, Public Affairs within local country Preferred

Experience in Public Affairs or Public Relations and external engagement in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry Preferred

Experience with implant market

Medical education and health economic training background is preferred. A bio-medical engineering background is also suitable Preferred

Preferred Locations: Italy, Spain, UK, France

Fluent English required

What else we look for:
• Self-motivated, result oriented, problem solver with strong ownership and leadership skills.
• Proven successful project management skills
• Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Power Point systems
• Strong communication and influencing skills, able to work in a matrix environment and to work with governmental officials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required; Ability to speak local language(s) required (e.g., German, French)
• Recognized as an expert in government (particularly healthcare) policies with specialized depth within the organization
• Ability to build good relationships with KOLs (medical, health-economists, other) and Healthcare related authorities
• Expert understanding of related aspects of pricing & reimbursement processes
• Expert understanding of local healthcare system and political environment
• Detail oriented
• Capacity to deliver impactful communications through a balanced analytical and creative approach to complex technical matters
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Ability to represent leadership on projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers and cross functional teams
• Ability to consult in project implementation within the Market Access team
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control