Skills

Communication Leadership Decision-making Organization Process Improvement Project Management

Job Specifications

Public Affairs

Trust is key to fostering the positive change required to impact patient lives for the better. Honoring and safeguarding Edwards’ reputation and brand identity, our Public Affairs teams build and maintain valued partnerships across the public arena. Your guidance and counsel will help drive policy, lawmaking, and public support. Together we can improve quality care and health outcomes for critical care and cardiovascular patients around the world.

Be the strategic partner to secure timely patients access, appropriate funding and sufficient reimbursement to Edwards’ Breakthrough Implantable Devices (BID) and solutions

Purpose of the role

Be the strategic partner for Business Units to enable and improve market access of innovative therapeutic solutions for Structural Heart Disease and advanced critical care technologies to simplify decision-making in the hospital environment.

How you'll make an impact:

Develop and plan market access projects and activities including CNEDiMTS & CEESP with accountability for successful completion of all project deliverables
Pro-actively lead and work seamlessly with Business Units on Market Access Projects include creating new therapeutic/device charge code, obtaining fair Value recognition and rewarding reimbursement approval to enable and improve access of BID for SHD to simplify decision-making in the hospital environment
Select and manage consultant s when required for specific expertise
Develop local market access opportunities in Strategic Accounts in collaboration with the BU team
Provide direction and guidance to external project teams to execute tactical market access projects and/or initiatives. Participate on internal product launch teams
Identify and evaluate market access process improvement and/or course correction/course alignment opportunities
Actively participate in industry work groups (in particular SNITEM) to represent Edwards interests. influence policy formulation and implementation whenever appropriate
Build and maintain good relationship with KOLs and Healthcare related authorities
Other incidental duties

What you'll need:

Scientific background (PharmD, MD, Engineering, …) required
Additional education in Health Economics, Business, Political Sciences, or Communications preferred
8-10 years significative experience in Market Access positions within the French healthcare environment
Solid experience in multinational pharmaceutical or medical device companies or as a consultant for these kind of companies required
Appetite for or knowledge of clinical trial methodology expected
Demonstrated expertise in pricing and reimbursement processes highly preferred
Perfect command of French, including excellent written communication skills, required
Fluent in English (spoken and written) required
Remote position possible with occasional travel required (less than 15% annually)

What else we look for:

Self-motivated, result-oriented, problem solver with strong ownership and leadership skills.
Proven successful project management skills
Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Power Point systems
Strong communication and influencing skills, able to work in a matrix environment and to work with Authorities/officials.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English required
Recognized as an expert in government (particularly healthcare) policies with specialized depth within the organization
Ability to build good relationships both internally (BU partners, PA teams, Country Leadership Team, …) and externally with KOLs (medical, health-economists, other) and Healthcare related authorities
Expert understanding of related aspects of pricing & reimbursement processes
Expert understanding of local healthcare system and political environment
Detail oriented
Capacity to deliver impactful communications through a balanced analytical and creative approach to complex technical matters
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 projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers and cross functional teams
Ability to consult in project implementation within the Market Access team
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., HCP Policy Compliance, Data Privacy Rules , 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

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in France?

As a global leader in patient-focused BIDs, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

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About the Company

Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas... Know more