Regional Field Manager (THV) Southern Italy

Edwards Lifesciences; Sauris di Sotto; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Flexible working hours

Life Insurance

Meal vouchers

Employee Stock Purchase Programme

Comprehensive Wellness programme

Job summary

A global leader in medical innovations is looking for a Regional Field Manager for Southern Italy to manage and coach a team of Territory Managers and Field Clinical Specialists. This role involves driving sales growth, supporting marketing efforts, and interacting with various internal stakeholders to promote innovative medical solutions. Ideal candidates will have extensive medical device experience, sales leadership skills, and fluency in Italian and professional English. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive sales experience with a track record in driving growth.
• 5+ years of sales and people management experience with high-performing teams.
• Extensive medical devices industry experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and motivate a team of territory managers.
• Drive sales and therapy growth across assigned territories.
• Support marketing activities to reinforce company leadership.

Skills

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in professional English

People leadership

Sales management

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Regional Field Manager (THV) Southern Italy

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Primary Location Naples region, open to considering candidates from Rome or other southern regions

BU – Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV)

Aortic stenosis impacts millions of people globally, yet it still remains under‑diagnosed and under‑treated. Edwards’ groundbreaking work in transcatheter aortic heart valve replacement (TAVR) pioneered a life‑changing solution for patients. Our Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) business unit continues to partner with Heart‑Teams to transform patient care with devices supported by solid clinical evidence. Edwards THV driving force is to help patients live longer and healthier lives.

We have an exciting new opening in Italy to join our THV Leadership Team. If you have a passion for cutting edge technology in transcatheter heart valves and a patient‑oriented culture, if you are excited about managing an experienced field team, working closely with a management team of 5 people and interacting with many countries and Headquarters stakeholders, you should look closely at this opportunity.

Purpose of the role

Responsibilities encompass coaching and management of the team (Territory Managers and Field Clinical Specialists), supporting their sales, Marketing and Education activities and driving therapy growth across a defined region.

How you’ll make an impact

• Manages, coaches and motivates a team of territory managers and field clinical specialists to ensure achievement of sales targets within assigned territories
• Demonstrates strong people leadership in demanding contexts, driving motivation, performance, and professional development through a culture of learning, listening and empowerment.
• If and where applicable, support the field team in managing external agents organization
• Helps to promotes and sell product portfolio and solutions to current and new customers while building strong network of relationships with critical decision makers in assigned accounts and in the regional market
• Supports sales activities of territory managers in complex selling situations while developing and leading the execution of both short- and long-term territory/account planning
• Plans and supports therapy development activities to boost increase in therapy penetration in accordance with guidelines
• Interacts with relevant internal stakeholders (finance, legal, Bids & Tenders, pricing & strategy department, marketing, training & development, HR) on a regular basis
• Supports local Marketing activities, with the goal of reinforcing Edwards leadership and supporting correct therapy adoption
• Other incidental duties

What you’ll need

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (preferably economics or engineering)
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive sales experience, with a strong track record in driving growth and achieving targets.
• Previous sales and people management experience of at least 5 years, ideally with proven leadership in managing high‑performing teams.
• Demonstrated successful track record of managing a team of sales employees (experience with agents would be a plus)
• Extensive medical devices industry experience required
• Knowledge of the interventional cardiology therapy and market is an asset
• Fluency in both Italian and professional English.

What else we look for

• Sound understanding of cardiovascular anatomy, pathology and physiology relevant to EW medical products as it relates to the business coupled with ability to rapidly go through the therapy basics learning curve
• Understanding of the entire BU product portfolio and how it addresses patient and customer needs and how it compares to competitor offerings
• In‑depth understanding of BU strategy and business model including the competitive landscape and market environments of own territory/accounts
• Ability to apply industry knowledge, sales experience and economic models to direct achievement of sales and financial goals
• Broad and strategic perspective with strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively elevate issues to appropriate level of management in the organization
• Ability to work and excel within a fast‑paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
• Drive to build a network of relationships with critical decision makers in assigned accounts and in the market becoming a credible and dependable resource to customers organization, based on ability to develop innovative, mutually beneficial partnerships and solutions
• Adhere to all company rules and procedures

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

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. (Certified for ISO30415 D&I) 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).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexible working hours, remote working
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Disability Insurance
• Telemedical Services
• Meal vouchers
• Service Awards
• Employee Stock Purchase Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Wellness programme including preventive cardiovascular screening, educational events, on‑site fitness center, lessons with personal trainer, fruit in the office, 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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing