The role is intended to elevate Edwards leadership in Public Affairs both externally and internally, broaden external engagement, increase frequency of interactions and develop partnerships at regional levels.

Responsible for managing the relationships with the strategically important organizations within the German healthcare system that will be driving the change away from clinician decision making with regards to funding decision toward join decision making by multiple stakeholders, namely procurement, hospital administration, regional policy makers etc.. The role will lead the implementation in German Public Affairs strategic plan to secure timely patient access and appropriate funding to the structural heart innovation and solutions that Edwards brings to healthcare systems.

The role will work in close collaboration with Country Public Affairs lead, Country Director and local Business leaders and will implement and execute country specific Public Affairs strategic plans in order to secure patients’ access to Edwards Lifesciences products at optimal conditions.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Serve as main point of contact for the regional funding decision makers within the German healthcare system including hospital stakeholders, GPOs, sickness funds and regional policy makers in healthcare. Lead the implementation and execution of country specific Market Access & Public Affairs programs in alignment with the Business Units imperatives to secure optimal patients' access to Edwards Lifesciences technologies and ensure early input into the EMEACLA access strategy and evidence development. Identify opportunities to develop innovative market access tools that can be adopted across the German healthcare landscape in conjunction with the PA central teams.

• Formulate and deliver the optimal access strategy for each of Edwards Lifesciences current and pipeline products.

• Coordinating the implementation of the access action plans with local and EMEACLA teams and resources.

• Engaging with German healthcare authorities at regional level to ensure successful implementation of market access and procurement strategies, from evidence submissions to advocacy activities, adapting European value propositions to local requirements.

• Monitor and report changes in the health policy and funding environment and conditions for the Edwards Lifesciences portfolio.

• Develop and implement strategies for the constant engagement of regional decision makers at hospital and policy level on Quality and Value topics. Work in close cooperation with Business Units in delivering Edwards value proposition at Regional, local and hospital level, with the engagement and the interaction with all relevant clinical and non-clinical stakeholders.

• Define and implement cross-BU strategies aiming at the prioritization of Structural Heart Disease, patient access to innovation and innovation reward. Team up with the German Public Affairs Team and Country Leader in the implementation of Public Affairs, aimed to elevate role and recognition of Edwards in the healthcare decision makers arena.

• Establish, maintain and strengthen a network of contacts with policymakers, hospital C-suite, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and sicknessfundsat regional levels.

• Share in the optimal Edwards representation in the local industry organizations.

What you’ll need:

• Degree in Political Science, Science, Law, Economics, or Business + at least 8 years of previous related experience.

• Strong network among government officials, policy makers and payers and an understanding of how things get done, with primary focus on Regional level.

• Knowledge of the German healthcare system, policies and trends.

• Recognized as an expert in Public Affairs, Government Affairs and Market Access.

• Strong Business Acumen  - To-do attitude and sense of urgency.

• Knowledge of health economics.

• Ability to craft and drive value messages that support Edwards strategy and communicate with various stakeholders in the healthcare system.

• Ability to cooperate with different functions and teams inside Edwards.

• Ability to relate and network with key stakeholders inside and outside the company and recommends internal as well as external business solutions.

• Strong communication skills, oral and written. Aptitude to influence senior individuals.

• Leverage the European resources in support of the German Public Affairs agenda.

•  Ability to lead successfully projects and teams in a local as well as international, fast pace matrix environment.

• Fluent in German and English.

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

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  Germany  also  offers  the  following  benefits:

• Competitive  Compensation  and  Benefits  package
• Flexible  working  hours,  remote  working
• Pension  plan Risk  
• Insurance Meal  Benefits  
• Service  Awards Enhanced  
• Leave  Benefits
• Transportation  Benefits
• Employee  Stock  Purchase  Programme
• Employee  Assistance  Programme
• Comprehensive Wellness  Programme  including  onsite  gym,  yoga classes  and  massage,  preventive health  checks,  healthy  lifestyle  webinars,  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.