Sr Director, Global Communications

Many structural heart patients suffer from heart failure with limited options. Our Implantable Heart Failure Management (IHFM) team is at the forefront of addressing these unmet patient needs through pioneering technology that enables early, targeted therapeutic intervention. Our innovative solutions are not just transforming patient care but also creating a unique and exciting environment for our team members. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

Plan and lead initiatives to build communication platforms and develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to support the company's strategic goals and priorities.
How you will make an impact:

• Develop strategic communications plans to best position business units, products, initiatives and the company

• Develop research opportunities that may complement communications plans and strategies

• Establish and nurture relationships at various levels throughout the company’s businesses, regions and functions to build strong, up-to-date awareness of priorities and challenges to identify needs and opportunities for strategic global internal and external communications activities.

• Lead the development and execution of global internal or external communications activities including high-quality written, web, video and audio collateral (e.g., plans, presentations, messaging, talking points, Q&A, patient profiles, speeches)

• Conduct research on, track and proactively identify media opportunities

• Lead the work of external agencies to direct communications activities and projects

• Lead the collaborative process with legal, regulatory and compliance stakeholders to obtain guidance and necessary approvals on projects, written materials and other communications

• Partner with stakeholders to develop communications and business unit functions at medical congresses (e.g. domestic and international)

• Train, coach, and mentor other Communications team members

• Other incidental duties

What you will need (required) :

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, public relations or a related field

• Minimum 14 years of previous related experience required or
  Master's Degree or equivalent in related field, 12 years of previous related experience required

What else we look for (preferred):

• Experience working in a large manufacturing company

• Proven successful track record in strategic planning, written materials, media relations and reputation building

• Proven successful project management skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools and systems

• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives

• Recognized as an expert within field and within the organization, both within and beyond own function

• Expert understanding of related aspects of communications processes

• Expert understanding of the business, policies and current practice in communications

• Strict attention to detail

• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment

• Represents leadership on programs or org-specific strategic initiatives within multiple areas, interfacing with project managers, communications team and leadership team

• Consult in program setting within multiple communications areas, deeper or more dedicated advisory role, interfacing with more senior management

• Provides communications leadership to outsourcing partners on a directive level, participates on medium scale RFP

• 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

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 Illinois (IL), the base pay range for this position is $169,000 to $240,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).  Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.   

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.