Sr. Director, Global Communications

Sr. Director, Global Communications Based in Irvine to support the Surgical and Global Supply Chain & Quality organizations.

Job Summary:  Plan and lead communications initiatives, build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the company's strategic goals and priorities.
How you will make an impact:

• Develop strategic internal and external communications plans to best position business units, products, initiatives and the company

• Develop research opportunities that may complement communications plans and strategies

• Establish and nurture relationships at various levels throughout the company to identify needs and opportunities for strategic global internal and external communications activities

• Lead the development and execution of global internal or external communications activities including high-quality written, web, video and audio collateral (e.g., plans, press releases, presentations, messaging, talking points, Q&A, patient profiles, speeches)

• Lead the response to reactive and proactive media opportunities

• Lead the work of external agencies to direct communications activities and projects

• Lead the collaborative process with legal, regulatory and compliance stakeholders to obtain guidance and necessary approvals on projects, written materials and other communications

• Partner with stakeholders to develop communications and business unit functions at medical congresses (e.g. domestic and international)

What you will need (required):

• Bachelor's Degree and 14 years related experience or
  Master's Degree and 12 years related experience

What else we look for (preferred):

• Experience in healthcare industry with a deep understanding of medical technology regulatory environment

• Proven successful track record in verbal and written communications, media relations and reputation enhancement

• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives

• Expert within communications field and within the organization, both within and beyond own function

• 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 manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to provide leadership to external communications partners on a directive level

• 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.

For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $169,000 to $240,000 (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 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.