Director, Global Health Economics and Reimbursement

Innovation 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 and

discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Director, Global Health Economic Reimbursement position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

Position Summary:  Responsible for developing and leading the implementation of health economics and reimbursement strategies.  This role requires unique experience with complex hospital systems, ability to work cross-functionally and leverage data/technology to drive unique insights and value while improving access for patients with Aortic Stenosis.

How you will make an impact:

• Develop and plan larger health economic projects and activities with accountability for successful completion of all project deliverables

• Provide direction and guidance to project teams to execute larger reimbursement and health economic launch projects, initiatives and/or programs

• Identify and evaluate more complex health economic process improvements and/or course correction/alignment opportunities

• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Public Affairs, BU) to develop advocacy relationships with regional KOLs and societies, trade party associations, health technology assessment organizations, and other key third parties to influence outcomes of critical policy issues

What you will need (required):

• Bachelor's Degree in life science, health economics, health policy, or related field

• Minimum of 12 years related experience or Master's Degree or equivalent in MBA or MPH and 10 years of related experience

• Experience working with customers (primarily hospitals and physicians), trade associations, professional and medical organizations and ability to develop mutually beneficial health economics and reimbursement strategies and tactics to support portfolio planning, commercialization, and sales/marketing objectives

• Experience in health economics and/or outcomes research and reimbursement

What else we look for (preferred):

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with intricate planning and strong tactical execution

• Proven track record of leading thought, plans and actions that result in desired business impact

• 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 own sub-function(s) and/or area(s) within the organization with broad-based advanced knowledge within the organization

• Expert knowledge of own area within the organization while contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards

• Expert understanding of key public and private payer policy infrastructure, medical device payment methodologies, coding and coverage basics, and/or health policy trends

• Expert understanding of medical device industry, especially with functional responsibility in reimbursement planning, program implementation, and health economics and outcomes research

• Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment

• Strict attention to detail

• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment

• Represent leadership on projects within multiple areas, interfacing with higher, equivalent and lower level internal and external representatives concerning projects, area decisions, scheduling requirements, and/or contractual clarifications

• Frequently called upon to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship

• 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

For California, the base pay range for this position is $166,000 to $235,000 (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.   

Salary : $166,000 - $235,000