Country Leader Germany

Accountable for the deployment of the Edwards regional strategy, ensuring alignment across business and functional commitments, and managing institutional relations in accordance with the regional public affairs strategies. The Country Leader shapes and executes the national agenda through cross-functional leadership, strategic account engagement, and cultural stewardship.

How you'll make an impact:

• Strategic Execution & Market Shaping: Define and drive the Edwards country strategy in alignment with regional growth priorities. Lead cross-BU strategy by aligning commercial teams, driving the Country Strat discussion/integration, translating market insights into growth initiatives. Lead customer-centric SHD execution and coordinate cross-BU capabilities such as customer service, bids and tenders, and final reporting. In collaboration with Public Affairs and Business Units, engage with national societies, industry associations, and market-shaping bodies to elevate Edwards’ presence and influence.

• Strategic Account Leadership: Lead strategic account engagement plans, focusing on plan designs and execution with the Business Units, non-clinical stakeholders such as GPOs and Hospital C-suite engagement. Ensure cohesive execution across key accounts, driving sustainable value creation and long-term partnerships.

• CLT Governance & Advisory Leadership: Chair and drive the agenda of the Country Leadership Team (CLT) governance, ensuring strategic objectives are met through effective resource allocation and cross-functional collaboration.

• Cultural Stewardship & Employee Engagement: Champion Edwards’ culture and values, fostering a cohesive and inclusive environment. Lead local Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging initiatives, and localize corporate communications to enhance employee engagement and innovation.

• Operations & Compliance Oversight: Oversee in-country operations including indirect spend, supplier contracts, and internal controls. Lead crisis management efforts, ensuring alignment with company guidelines and local regulations, and act on behalf of the local entity when granted power of attorney.

• Reputation Management & External Communication: Promote and protect the company’s reputation through strategic communication and stakeholder engagement. Facilitate the execution of regional external communication and coordinate patient advocacy strategies with regional Public Affairs, ensuring resonance at the country level.

• Other Incidental Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as required to support Edwards’ mission and strategic goals.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with proven experience in managing cross-functional areas at the country level, is required.

• Experience developing and executing complex strategies at country level required.

• Experience in health economics, patient-reported outcomes, retrospective data analyses, epidemiology, or health services research projects highly preferred.

• Experience developing pharma/health-economic models for publication or interactive use with customers preferred.

• Experience working in a regulated industry preferred.

What else we look for:

• Proven successful project management and leadership skills.

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools.

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with high discretion/judgment in decision-making.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation and relationship management.

• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues.

• Recognized as an expert within sub-functions and across related areas.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly changing environment.

• Strict attention to detail and adherence to company rules and requirements (e.g., Environmental Health & Safety, pandemic protocols).