Edwards Lifesciences · 1 day ago
Manager of Strategy
USA - California – Irvine
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$123K/yr - $174K/yr
8+ years expEdwards Lifesciences is dedicated to innovation in cardiac surgery, focusing on solving critical needs. The Manager of Strategy will lead key strategic initiatives, execute annual planning processes, and collaborate across functions to develop actionable business plans.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead the design and delivery of key strategic initiatives identified by the Executive Leadership Team
Lead design and execution of the annual strategic planning process while contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards
Provide direction and guidance to smaller project teams to address key strategic challenges and opportunities. Evaluate local markets (e.g. regulatory, market access, business challenges) on BU therapies
Develop impactful presentations and tools to facilitate communication of findings and recommendations to internal and external audiences
Collaborate across functions, regions, and BUs to deliver an actionable strategic plan
Develop strategic and tactical business plans to drive short term execution and prioritization in partnership directly with global and cross functional teams
Other incidental duties (e.g. Foster effective internal relationships within organizations)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in preferably in a scientific, technical, quantitative or Finance (FP&A) field, 8 years of related experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
3 years of direct experience in strategy, management consulting, business development, or marketing and sales or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
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
Preferred
Master's Degree or equivalent in MBA, with 6 years of related experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
Ability to synthesize complex information into a high-level strategic message, and to interpret internal/external business factors into recommendations and solutions
Demonstrated experience working with a range of professionals to help navigate through complex situations
Proven expertise in PowerPoint, Excel, clinical and financial comprehension, strategic frameworks, and live presentations, with high attention to detail and output
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
Extensive knowledge of own area within the organization while contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards
Extensive 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
Extensive 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
Ability to listen to stakeholders, discover unmet needs, develop strong rapport with audience, and be customer-focused
Strict attention to detail
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 sections of projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers
Ability to consult in project setting
Experience working with key opinion leaders/physicians preferred
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Performance-based incentives
A wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families
Company
Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is a provider of science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Bernard J. Zovighian
Chief Executive Officer
Harry Rowland
SVP IHFM Innovation (Implantable Heart Failure Management)
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