APAC Market Access & Government Affairs Leader

Edwards Lifesciences; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences leads its APAC Market Access and Government Affairs team to secure reimbursement and favorable policy for innovative medical technologies across the region. The role partners with business units, government stakeholders, payers and providers to shape access strategies and funding.

You will drive policy engagement, influence reimbursement pathways, and coordinate with country teams to deliver regional priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field required; master's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Proven experience in reimbursement, health economics, or healthcare policy within a regulated industry.
• Demonstrated success in securing reimbursement and funding for medical technologies.
• Strong knowledge of epidemiology, clinical study design, and healthcare data analysis.
• Deep understanding of reimbursement and funding policies relevant to the region.
• Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills, with the ability to operate in a matrix environment.
• Recognized expertise in public affairs, government affairs, and market access, with a strong network among government officials and payers.
• Strong business acumen, sense of urgency, and ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver market access strategies across APAC to secure value of Edwards innovations.
• Navigate and influence healthcare market access processes by engaging key stakeholders.
• Monitor changes in funding environments and provide guidance on reimbursement and business planning.
• Position Edwards as a trusted partner to government and payer stakeholders by aligning strategies with policy priorities.
• Develop and execute government affairs strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead engagement with industry associations to maintain representation and drive policy.
• Build internal understanding and alignment around key deliverables through collaboration and communication.
• Represent the region in leadership forums and contribute to regional strategy and initiatives.
• Lead country-based public affairs teams to deliver regional priorities.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Project management

Healthcare policy

Reimbursement

Health economics

Epidemiology

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related field

Master's degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences leads its APAC Market Access and Government Affairs team to secure reimbursement and favorable policy for innovative medical technologies across the region. The role partners with business units, government stakeholders, payers and providers to shape access strategies and funding.

You will drive policy engagement, influence reimbursement pathways, and coordinate with country teams to deliver regional priorities.