Director, Government Affairs

Director, Government AffairsInnovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes anddiscovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Director, Government Affairs position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.Drives federal government affairs function under the supervision of the Senior Vice President, Government Affairs. Develops and advocates public policy positions in support of Edwards patient-focused mission.How you will make an impact:

Proactively identify and prioritize federal focused issues based on public policy research, monitoring and analysis that support Edwards’s goals/objectives

Represent and promote Edwards federal government affairs positions with industry trade associations.

Attend and report back to Government Affairs team

Identify and prioritize key, relevant issues of concern to Edwards

Develop strong rapport with trade association staff and colleagues from other companies

Educate lawmakers, key stakeholders, and alliances on Edwards' positions on relevant public health, economic, and clinical issues

Develop relationships critical to furthering Edwards interests including elected officials, policy makers, and stakeholders

Manage relationship with Edwards federal GA consultants to set objectives and ensure execution in support of Federal legislative strategies.

Manage PAC contributions and reporting filings in compliance with federal regulations, including assessing qualification of corporate activities and expenditures

Develop annual political budget for the PAC and manage disbursement of funds

Arrange and manage visits of federal public officials to Company offices, including preparing background issue briefs and Company information.

Co-lead the company’s political action committee initiatives, including:

Recommend employee participation campaigns and propose roll-out strategy for board approval

Develop campaign timeline and budget, using knowledge of Political Action Committee (PAC) bylaws

Conduct campaign status meetings with management

Establish Edwards PAC related board presentation agenda

Manage Edwards PAC operations and administration

What you’ll need (required):

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Minimum of 12 years related experience in government affairs and coursework, seminars, and/or other formal government and/or trade association training

What else we look for (preferred):

Full knowledge of legislative and policy making process

Full knowledge and understanding of legal requirements relevant to political contribution disclosure

Experience in all aspects of running a Political Action Committee

Excellent written and verbal communication skill

Strong negotiating and relationship management skills

Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change

Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

Ability to make independent decisions, including change of course, as necessary, to meet end goals

Strict attention to detail

Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams

Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations

Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint and Excel

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.The base pay range for this position is $152,000 to $216,000 (highly experienced).The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., geographic location, 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 RequirementEdwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully 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 countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 15,000 individuals worldwide.For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it's our life's work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.