Edwards Lifesciences · 3 days ago
Director of Corporate Strategy
USA IRV-1472 Alton/DBC6-7
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $241K/yr
7+ years expEdwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. The Director of Corporate Strategy will play an instrumental role in the strategic planning process and collaborate across functions to advance knowledge and strategies in target segments.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Play an instrumental role in the annual strategic planning process for a select group of future growth assets
Develop and plan the implementation of in-depth reviews, similar to management consulting engagements, of key business issues
Develop presentations and tools to facilitate communication of findings and recommendations to internal and external audiences
Collaborate across functions, regions, and BUs to advance our knowledge and strategies in each target segment
Support a variety of alliance management workstreams with external partners (strategy, marketing, commercial planning)
Support commercialization diligence activities
Other incidental duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a scientific, technical, quantitative field with 12 years of direct experience in strategy based on Edwards criteria
Master's Degree with 10 years of experience in a scientific, technical, quantitative field with ten years' experience based on Edwards Criteria
At least seven years of direct experience in strategy, management consulting, business development, or marketing and sales based on Edwards criteria
Ability to travel domestic and internationally up to 20%
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., 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
Ability to synthesize complex information into a high-level strategic message, and to interpret internal/external business factors into recommendations and solutions
Strong foundation of clinical knowledge and ability to rapidly build depth in new disease or therapeutic segments
Medical device product launch experience or device development
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
Recognized as an expert in own area with specialized depth and breadth of expertise within area of work in the organization
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
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 projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers and cross-functional teams
Ability to consult in project setting
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (42)
2022 (65)
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2020 (28)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-04-03IPO
Leadership Team
Bernard J. Zovighian
Chief Executive Officer
Harry Rowland
SVP IHFM Innovation (Implantable Heart Failure Management)
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