Senior Manager(m / w / d), Public Affairs - Structural Heart (France)

Edwards Lifesciences; Île-de-France; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global medical device company in France seeks a Public Affairs professional to enhance market access for innovative solutions. Responsibilities include project leadership for market access initiatives and building relationships with healthcare authorities. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in Public Affairs, a scientific background, and fluent French and English skills. Flexible working options available.

Prestations

Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

Flexible working hours

Profit sharing

Comprehensive Medical plan

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 8-10 years proven experience in Public Affairs.
• Experience in Market Access positions within the French healthcare environment.
• Solid experience in multinational pharmaceutical or medical device companies.

Responsabilités

• Develop and plan market access projects.
• Lead Market Access Projects in collaboration with Business Units.
• Build and maintain relationships with KOLs and Healthcare authorities.

Connaissances

Scientific background

Project management skills

Expertise in pricing and reimbursement processes

Communication skills

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Formation

PharmD, MD, Engineering or similar

Health Economics, Business, Political Sciences, or Communications

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)

Description du poste

Public Affairs

Trust is key to fostering the positive change required to impact patient lives for the better. Honoring and safeguarding Edwards’ reputation and brand identity, our Public Affairs teams build and maintain valued partnerships across the public arena. Your guidance and counsel will help drive policy, lawmaking, and public support. Together we can improve quality care and health outcomes for critical care and cardiovascular patients around the world.

Be the strategic partner to secure timely patients access, appropriate funding and sufficient reimbursement to Edwards’ Breakthrough Implantable Devices (BID) and solutions

Purpose of the role

Be the strategic partner for Business Units to enable and improve market access of innovative therapeutic solutions for Structural Heart Disease and advanced critical care technologies to simplify decision-making in the hospital environment.

How you\'ll make an impact

• Develop and plan market access projects and activities with accountability for successful completion of all project deliverables
• Pro-actively lead and work seamlessly with Business Units on Market Access Projects including creating new therapeutic / device charge code, obtaining fair Value recognition and rewarding reimbursement approval to enable and improve access of BID for SHD to simplify decision-making in the hospital environment
• Select and manage consultants when required for specific expertise
• Develop local market access opportunities in Strategic Accounts in collaboration with the BU team
• Provide direction and guidance to external project teams to execute tactical market access projects and / or initiatives. Participate on internal product launch teams
• Identify and evaluate market access process improvement and / or course correction / course alignment opportunities
• Actively participate in industry work groups (in particular SNITEM) to represent Edwards interests. influence policy formulation and implementation whenever appropriate
• Build and maintain good relationship with KOLs and Healthcare related authorities
• Other incidental duties

What you\'ll need

Scientific background (PharmD, MD, Engineering, …) required

Additional education in Health Economics, Business, Political Sciences, or Communications preferred

8-10 years proven experience in Public Affairs including a significative experience in Market Access positions within the French healthcare environment

Solid experience in multinational pharmaceutical or medical device companies or as a consultant for these kind of companies required

Appetite for or knowledge of clinical trial methodology expected

Demonstrated expertise in pricing and reimbursement processes highly preferred

Perfect command of French , including excellent written communication skills, required

Fluent in English (spoken and written) required

Remote position possible with occasional travel required (less than 15% annually)

What else we look for

• Self-motivated, result-oriented, problem solver with strong ownership and leadership skills.
• Proven successful project management skills
• Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Power Point systems
• Strong communication and influencing skills, able to work in a matrix environment and to work with Authorities / officials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English required
• Recognized as an expert in government (particularly healthcare) policies with specialized depth within the organization
• Ability to build good relationships both internally (BU partners, PA teams, Country Leadership Team, …) and externally with KOLs (medical, health-economists, other) and Healthcare related authorities
• Expert understanding of related aspects of pricing & reimbursement processes
• Expert understanding of local healthcare system and political environment
• Detail oriented
• Capacity to deliver impactful communications through a balanced analytical and creative approach to complex technical matters
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Ability to represent leadership on projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers and cross functional teams
• Ability to consult in project implementation within the Market Access team
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., HCP Policy Compliance, Data Privacy Rules, 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

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in France?

As a global leader in patient-focused BIDs, 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 France also offers the following benefits :

Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

Flexible working hours, remote working

Profit sharing

Risk Life Insurance

Comprehensive Medical plan (including online access to healthcare)

Service Awards

Works Council social and cultural activities

Enhanced Leave Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym, Yoga, Pilates or SM System classes, massages, fresh fruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational events, charity activities 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.