In this role, you will apply your subject-matter expertise to design and deliver scalable learning programs that strengthen field product knowledge, clinical acumen, sales effectiveness, strategic account management, and data-driven decision-making. You will partner closely with Canadian business leaders, HR, Talent Management & Learning, Business Operations, and regional stakeholders to translate business priorities into practical development solutions that enable strong commercial performance. This in an 18-month fixed term contract.
How you will make an impact:
Lead the development and delivery of soft skills, selling skills, and account management training programs that support adoption of the Structural Heart Disease commercial strategy across Canada.
Partner with business leaders to embed Strategic Account Management principles and strategic selling capabilities that strengthen long-term customer partnerships, value-based engagement, and enterprise growth.
Drive training and change management initiatives that accelerate Salesforce.com adoption, strengthen data-driven decision-making, and enhance overall commercial excellence.
Plan, coordinate, execute, and continuously improve targeted development programs, including roll-out strategy, facilitation, effectiveness measurement, and course enhancement opportunities.
Collaborate with Canadian HR Business Leaders, Talent Management & Learning partners, Business Operations, and regional stakeholders to understand evolving business needs and align learning solutions to strategic goals.
Design and develop leadership, management, commercial, clinical, and technical training programs and tools based on business needs and performance indicators.
Provide project management leadership for key Structural Heart Disease strategic initiatives, ensuring effective planning, execution, stakeholder alignment, and achievement of critical business objectives.
Promote strong sponsorship and ownership of learning and development programs among leaders and managers to build sustainable capabilities and maximize program impact.
Perform other incidental duties as required.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Management, Organization Development, or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or master’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of related HR experience.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR leadership, learning and development, commercial excellence, or relevant consulting experience preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of people management experience preferred.
Experience implementing and managing learning and development programs, policies, processes, and procedures in a complex business environment.
Experience working with HR technologies and Microsoft tools and applications.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategic priorities into practical, scalable learning solutions.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global, and evolving business environment.
Ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate virtually, and work effectively across functions and stakeholders.
Knowledge of current and emerging trends, thought leadership, and leading practices in learning, commercial capability building, and talent development.
Excellent facilitation, presentation, interpersonal communication, negotiation, and listening skills.
Strong customer service orientation and employee experience mindset.
Analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to diagnose needs, define solutions, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend corrective actions.
Creative thinking and innovation in the design and implementation of programs that are practical, engaging, and aligned to business outcomes.
Strong planning, prioritization, and project management skills, with the ability to pivot as business needs evolve.
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.
For Canada, the base pay range for this position is 104 000 $ - 147 000 $ (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Management, Organizational Development, or a related field, plus at least 8 years of relevant experience
- Alternatively, a master's degree or equivalent plus at least 6 years of related HR experience
- At least 5 years of progressive HR leadership, learning and development, commercial excellence, or relevant consulting experience
- At least 3 years of people management experience
- Experience implementing and managing learning and development programs, policies, processes, and procedures in a complex business environment
- Experience working with HR technologies and Microsoft tools and applications
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategic priorities into scalable learning solutions
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global, and evolving business environment
- Ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate across functions and stakeholders
- Knowledge of trends and leading practices in learning, commercial capability building, and talent development
- Excellent facilitation, presentation, interpersonal communication, negotiation, and listening skills
- Strong customer service orientation and employee experience mindset
- Analytical and critical thinking skills, including needs diagnosis, solution definition, effectiveness evaluation, and corrective action recommendations
- Creative thinking and innovation in program design and implementation
- Strong planning, prioritization, and project management skills
Edwards Lifesciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered strong, with multiple plan choices, HSA options, and fertility support, and the company highlights holistic well‑being programs.
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match and well‑regarded retirement offerings add clear long‑term value to total compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount and look‑back feature makes equity ownership accessible and enhances the total rewards package.
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What We Do
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more. Our roots date back to 1958 when Miles Lowell Edwards, a retired engineer with a background in hydraulics and fuel pump operations, set out to build the first artificial heart. Edwards believed the heart could be mechanized and was encouraged by Dr. Albert Starr to focus on developing an artificial heart valve. After just two years, the first Starr-Edwards mitral valve was developed and successfully placed in a patient. This innovation spawned Edwards Laboratories. Miles’ fascination with healing the heart and helping patients with heart disease stemmed from his own experience with rheumatic fever as a teenager and continues to fuel our patient-first culture today. Today, we are as passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease as we have ever been. It's our Credo. It takes integrity, collaboration, innovation, and focus. We are leaders in the design and manufacture of tissue replacement heart valves and repair products as well as advanced hemodynamic monitoring. We partner with physicians to innovate products designed to help patients live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Our work is both rewarding and a privilege. The importance of what we do defines our approach. We work together to create an environment where ideas can flourish and we provide our people with the resources, expertise and support to bring those ideas to life. For our legal terms and trademarks, please visit: https://www.edwards.com/legal/legal-terms
