Director of Corporate Strategy

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Director, Corporate Strategy position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

Given the collaborative and complex nature of this work, this role is in person full time in Irvine, California.

• Play an instrumental role in the annual strategic planning process for a select group of future growth assets
• Develop and plan the implementation of in-depth reviews, similar to management consulting engagements, of key business issues
• Develop presentations and tools to facilitate communication of findings and recommendations to internal and external audiences
• Collaborate across functions, regions, and BUs to advance our knowledge and strategies in each target segment
• Support a variety of alliance management work streams with external partners (strategy, marketing, commercial planning).
• Other incidental duties

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific, technical, quantitative field with 12 years of direct experience in strategy based on Edwards criteria or
• Master's Degree with 10 years of experience in a scientific, technical, quantitative field with ten years’ experience based on Edwards Criteria or
• At least seven years of direct experience in strategy, management consulting, business development, or marketing and sales based on Edwards criteria

• Ability to synthesize complex information into a high-level strategic message, and to interpret internal/external business factors into recommendations and solutions
• Strong foundation of clinical knowledge and ability to rapidly build depth in new disease or therapeutic segments
• Medical device product launch experience or device development
• 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
• Recognized as an expert in own area with specialized depth and breadth of expertise within area of work in the organization
• Expert 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
• 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 elevate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to represent leadership on projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers and cross‑functional teams
• Ability to consult in project setting
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., 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.

Ability to travel domestic and internationally up to 20%

For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $170,000 to $241,000 (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 Lifesciences is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to creating an environment where all our employees can grow and thrive. Guided by our values of integrity and service, we are committed to maintaining a culture of inclusivity and belonging by creating a welcoming workplace for people of all backgrounds.

Edwards Lifesciences is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and adjustments to individuals with a disability or neurodivergence. If you need an accommodation or adjustment during the application, interview, or hiring process, please see the disability accommodation section below.