Senior Marketing Specialist, Medical Devices

Edwards leadership in transcatheter heart valve replacement includes a commitment to meaningful innovation, rigorous scientific study, extensive clinician training and education, and significant investment in new applications of the technology.

The Edwards SAPIEN valve platform continues to raise the bar as the most widely studied transcatheter heart valve worldwide.

We have an exciting new opening in the UK for a Senior Marketing Specialist to join our Transcatheter Heart Valve team.

You will be responsible for field execution of our UK and Ireland strategic marketing programs linked to optimization of resources and capacity.

Do you have a passion for cutting edge medical technology and a background in marketing ? This is a fantastic opportunity with a market leading innovative company.

This is a field based role, requiring regular travel within the UK, and occasional travel in Ireland. We can consider candidates based in the UK.

How you will make an impact:

• You will collaborate with country marketing manager, local commercial teams, as well as centralised marketing teams to develop expertise and plan the deployment of the strategic programs in the field

• Analyse capacity blockages in individual centres and program development

• Develop assets to support the role out of capacity enhancement initiatives including identification and inclusion of new practices, training of the team.

Job Specifications:

• Support field teams to pitch, deploy and manage the Edwards’ capacity and optimisation programs in UK & Ireland Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implant (TAVI) centres, including regular onsite facility visits, setting of faculty calls and organization of events (from centre opening to certification and re-engagement) .

• Run capacity workshops and follow-up to implement identified best practices in close collaboration with nurse programme manager

• Support events and congresses as needed

What you will need:

• Related experience working in commercial / marketing within a healthcare related setting (Medical Devices / Pharmaceuticals)

•  Knowledge of the NHS, its structure and reimbursement systems essential

• Experience in running workshop with non-clinical stakeholders is key.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills. This role will have collaboration and engagement with stakeholders up to c-suite level.

• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills

• Substantial knowledge of marketing concepts and principles

• Required national travel (with some international): 60% with regular overnight stay

• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

• Degree related to marketing, business, economics, or biological sciences (or demonstrable relevant expertise)

• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in the United Kingdom?

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

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

Edwards Lifesciences in the United Kingdom also offers the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

• Flexible working hours, remote working

• Pension Scheme (double matching)

• Risk Life Insurance and Group Income Protection

• Private Medical Plan

• Service Awards

• Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits (Income Protection)

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Comprehensive Wellness Program including health and wellness subsidy, onsite gym, massages, fresh fruit in the office, financial webinars, discount cards and much more.

Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.