Director, Communications
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19 hours ago
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Job Summary
Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Our Communications professionals are passionate storytellers engaging with colleagues medical professionals and the media to connect with meaning and authenticity. Youll build your creative and strategic initiative to influence Edwards many varied audiences and ensure our culture continues to thrive and inspire. Join us to improve quality of care and health outcomes for patients around the world.
Serve as the primary communications partner to our Legal Compliance Finance and Corporate Strategy functions overseeing communication strategy and internal and external communications activities.
Plan and lead initiatives to build communication platforms and develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the companys strategic goals and priorities.
How youll make an impact:
Partner with the executive leader of the functions this role will directly support to develop and shape communications strategies that strengthen culture engage employees and support external communications needs.
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)
Establish and nurture relationships at various levels throughout the companys businesses regions and functions to build strong up-to-date awareness of priorities and challenges to identify opportunities and relevant information
Collaborate with team members to implement research opportunities that may complement communications plans and strategies
Partner with the VP of Functional Communications (Internal Communications) and the VP of Business Unit Communications (External Communications) to shape and drive the global internal and external communications strategy.
Conduct research on track and proactively identify media opportunities
Lead the work of external agencies to direct communications activities and projects
Collaborate on the production of media monitoring summaries and quarterly media reports
Other incidental duties
What youll need (Required):
Bachelors Degree in Communications Public Relations or a related field with previous related experience or equivalent work experience is required
What else we look for (Preferred):
12 years of previous related experience OR Masters Degree or equivalent in related field plus 10 years of previous related experience
Experience leading internal and external communications strategies and activities
Experience working in the medical technology field multi-national corporation or equivalent work
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 in one or more areas with broad-based advanced knowledge within the organization
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 projects within multiple areas interfacing with project managers communications team and middle management
Consult in project setting within multiple communications areas interfacing with low to middle management
Provides communications leadership to outsourcing partners on a task level participates on small 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 California (CA) the base pay range for this position is $145000 to $205000 (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.
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Director
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About Company
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader of patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. We are driven by a passion for patients, dedicated to improving and enhancing lives through partnerships with clinicians and stakehol ... View more
