Manager of Strategy

Edwards Lifesciences•Irvine, CA

1d•$123,000 - $174,000

About The Position

Dedicated to innovation, our Surgical business unit is focused on identifying and solving critical, unmet needs in cardiac surgery. In understanding the challenges of open-heart surgery, we partner with surgical teams to deliver modern technologies intended to enhance patients’ quality of life and expand their potential treatment opportunities. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey. How you'll make an impact: • 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)

Requirements

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
Master's Degree or equivalent in MBA, with 6 years of related experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria

Nice To Haves

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
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
% including attendance at major medical congresses; Experience working with key opinion leaders/physicians preferred
3 years of direct experience in strategy, management consulting, business development, or marketing and sales or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria

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)

Benefits

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

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