Senior Director, Government Affairs
Core
Lead high-impact federal advocacy and shape public policy positions to support Edwards Lifesciences' patient-focused mission and business objectives in the structural heart disease and critical care monitoring sectors.
Role type
Senior Director, Government Affairs (Strategic IC)
Builds
Federal advocacy strategies, policy positions, and stakeholder relationships for a global medical device company.
Domain
Life Sciences / Medical Devices / Healthcare Policy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Federal government relations, legislative monitoring, stakeholder engagement, coalition building, policy analysis, cross-functional leadership, PAC management
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in public policy/law, bipartisan advocacy strategy, federal legislative process navigation, Medicare/FDA policy knowledge, coalition leadership, network in Washington D.C.
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Develop and execute federal government affairs strategy; build relationships with Congress and federal agencies; monitor legislation and regulations; translate policy developments into business implications; lead policy position development and advocacy materials; represent the company before policymakers; coordinate with reimbursement and legal teams; support PAC strategy; lead cross-functional projects; mentor team members.
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution
