Senior Director of Corporate Strategy

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and

discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Sr. Director of Corporate Strategy position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

How you will make an impact:

• Comprehensively understand portfolios and actions of Edwards competitors; succinctly communicate strategic implications to executive stakeholders
• Execute and identify opportunities to continuously improve the company’s business performance measurement process
• Identifying opportunities to partner with external entities on technologies that advance our patient-focused innovation strategy
• Collaborate closely with other Corporate Strategy team members to inform the company’s strategic planning process as well as other key initiatives
• Partner effectively with stakeholders across the organization
• Effectively communicate findings to senior-level stakeholders

What you’ll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree with 14 years of experience or
• Master's Degree with 12 years experience
• Experience in healthcare, preferably in med tech
• This position is onsite in Irvine, CA

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Prior experience in competitive intelligence, strategy, upstream marketing, and/or business development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience communicating at an executive level
• Prior experience leading teams
• Proven successful project management leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools and systems
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
• Recognized as an external thought leader with broad-based expertise extending beyond immediate and related functions to include general business principles
• Expert understanding and interpretation of complicated market dynamics with the ability to identify and quantify market potential, and build business case with both business and financial analysis skills
• Expert understanding of related aspects of processes and/or systems
• Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate value to the business
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
• Ability to represent leadership on programs or org-specific strategic initiatives within multiple areas, interfacing with project managers, cross-functional teams and leadership team
• Ability to consult in program setting within multiple areas, deeper or more dedicated advisory role, interfacing with more senior management
• Develop relationships and leverage them to influence change
• 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

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 $199,000 to $282,000 (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 complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for CO