Business Unit Sales & Marketing Assistant Surgical (Temporary position)

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our Assistants team is a crucial part of Edwards. By joining this team, you’ll support our leadership with their daily needs so they can seamlessly make decisions that impact the patients we serve. Whether you are coordinating key meetings and events, supporting team members, or ensuring the teams have what they need to be successful, your work will be highly valued.

In this temporary role (from May 2024 until February 2025) to cover a maternity leave, you will provide Sales & Marketing support related to events, internal meetings and contract management for the Business Unit Director and sales team in Surgical in France.

How you will make an impact:

• Coordination of education events with general supervision.

• Communication with HCPs being aware of MedTech compliance – invitations, travelling arrangements.

• Administration of sponsorships.

• Event logistics – hotels, service providers, materials preparation.

• Invoice and budget management.

• Contracts management with general supervision.

• Internal meetings coordination with general supervision.

• Other administrative support and incidental duties..

What you will need (Required):
H.S. Diploma or equivalent 5 years of previous related experience Required.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Preferred plus 3 years of related experience.

English proficiency in a business environment.

What else we look for (Preferred):
• Proven expertise including usage of MS Office Suite
• Advanced computer knowledge in ERP application (e.g. JDE) and SFDC
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and under pressure, prioritizing competing objectives.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to negotiate and resolve difficult situations
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization to influence and achieve objectives
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements.

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in France?

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

Edwards Lifesciences in France also offers the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
• Flexible working hours, remote working included (being this role office based, with 20% of the time of home office, meaning 1 day per week)
• Works Council social and cultural activities.

​Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym, Yoga, Pilates or SM System classes, massages, fresh fruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational events, charity activities and much more.

Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.