Sr. Director, Government Affairs

Senior Director, Government Affairs

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 Director, Government Affairs position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

Job Summary: 

Drives federal government affairs function under the supervision of the Senior Vice President, Government Affairs. Develops and advocates public policy positions in support of Edwards patient-focused mission.

How you will make an impact:

• Develop strategies including anticipating, proactively identify and prioritize federal focused issues based on public policy research, monitoring and analysis that support Edwards’s goals/objectives

• Represent and promote broader Edwards federal government affairs positions with industry trade associations.

• Attend and report back to Government Affairs team 

• Identify and prioritize key, relevant issues of concern to Edwards 

• Develop strong rapport with trade association staff and colleagues from other companies

• Educate and persuasively communicate to lawmakers, key stakeholders, and alliances on Edwards' positions on relevant public health, economic, and clinical issues

• Cultivate and develop relationships with elected officials, policy makers, and stakeholders critical to furthering Edwards interests while driving their engagement on key public policy issues

• Manage relationship with Edwards federal GA consultants to set objectives, define missions and ensure execution in support of Federal legislative strategies.

• Set the Strategy and co-lead the company’s political action committee initiatives, including:

  • Recommend employee participation campaigns and propose roll-out strategy for board approval

  • Develop campaign timeline and budget, using knowledge of Political Action Committee (PAC) bylaws

  • Conduct campaign status meetings with management

  • Establish Edwards PAC related board presentation agenda

  • Manage Edwards PAC operations and administration

• Oversee PAC contributions and reporting filings in compliance with federal regulations, including assessing qualification of corporate activities and expenditures

• Develop annual political budget for the PAC and manage disbursement of funds

• Arrange and manage visits of federal public officials to Company offices, including preparing background issue briefs and Company information

• Serve in an advisory role to management to provide direction and guidance to project teams to execute enterprise-level projects, initiatives and/or programs

• Other duties assigned by Leadership

What you’ll need (required):

• Bachelor's Degree in in related field

• Minimum of 14 years related experience in government affairs and coursework, seminars, and/or other formal government and/or trade association training

What else we look for (preferred):

• Full knowledge of legislative and policy making process

• Full knowledge and understanding of legal requirements relevant to political contribution disclosure

• Experience in all aspects of running a Political Action Committee

• Excellent written and verbal communication skill

• Strong negotiating and relationship management skills

• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

• Ability to make independent decisions, including change of course, as necessary, to meet end goals

• Strict attention to detail

• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams

• Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations

• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint and Excel

• 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