.Public AffairsTrust 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. In close cooperation with opinion-leaders in government, legislation, and the media, your guidance and counsel will help drive policy, lawmaking, and public support. Together we can improve quality of care and health outcomes for critical care and cardiovascular patients around the world.Be the strategic partner to secure timely patient access, appropriate funding, and sufficient reimbursement to the innovative products and solutions.BU - Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV)Aortic stenosis impacts millions of people globally, yet it often remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. Edwards' groundbreaking work in transcatheter aortic heart valve replacement (TAVR) pioneered an innovative, life-changing solution for patients by offering heart valve replacement without the need for open heart surgery. Our Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) business unit continues to partner with cardiologists and clinical teams to transform patient care with devices supported by clinical evidence. It's our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.How you'll make an impact:Develop and plan market access projects and activities with accountability for successful completion of all project deliverables.Provide direction and guidance to external project teams to execute tactical market access projects and/or initiatives.Identify and evaluate market access process improvement and/or course correction/course alignment opportunities.Assess access and reimbursement issues that matter to the business in partnership with stakeholders (e.G., Business Units Managers) to identify fast access pathways and optimal reimbursement.Develop local market access opportunities in collaboration with the sales team.Lead the implementation reimbursement strategy for current and pipeline products.What you'll need:Bachelor's Degree in a related field, 10 years of previous related experience required; orMaster's Degree or equivalent in a related field, 8 years of previous related experience required.Health-Economics, Business, Political sciences, or Communications preferred.Experience in Market Access, Public Affairs within local country preferred.Experience in Public Affairs or Public Relations and external engagement in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry preferred.Experience with implant market.Medical education and health economic training background is preferred. A bio-medical engineering background is also suitable preferred.Preferred Locations: Italy, Spain, UK, France.Fluent English required.What else we look for:Self-motivated, result oriented, problem solver with strong ownership and leadership skills