The role will help define the strategy, navigate the system and lead the execution of Market Access and Government Affairs programs in alignment with the Business Units imperatives and Public Affairs (Canada) strategies to secure timely patient access and appropriate funding to the innovative technologies that Edwards brings to healthcare systems in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Through interactions and partnership with Ministries of Health, HTA bodies, Payers and Procurers, decision‑makers and societies, the Market Access & Government Affairs role will engage with key stakeholders across the region to define the best access pathways within the health care system to benefit patients, building an innovation‑friendly environment with high ethical standards. Proactively design and implement provincial policy and access plans, aligned with Public Affairs and Business unit strategies to ensure overall objectives are met in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Understand the issues and opportunities of the region, define impactful short‑term strategies, and determine specific tactics to drive performance metrics. Provide expertise and field intelligence on external access policy, government and decision‑maker environment and issues which influence; how Edwards’ Business Units operate in Western Canada. how the current/future access and funding landscape for medical technologies evolves. Work cross functionally and seamlessly with Public Affairs, clinical, regulatory, commercial and regional colleagues.





Act as a subject matter expert on provincial policy matters, reimbursement pathways and health systems in the assigned region.

Represent

Edwards on policy discussions with policymakers and influencers throughout Western Canada.

Represent

Edwards in trade association / life science associations and working groups to foster collaboration, while advancing Edwards’ perspectives and industry positions on key policy issues. Establish, maintain and strengthen a network of contacts with policymakers, government officials and agencies, as well as payers, health technology assessment bodies and procurement agencies in the Western Canada region. Bachelor’s degree in related field with 10 years or Master’s degree with 8 years of demonstrated experience in Western Canada Demonstrated healthcare experience in market access, government relations, public affairs with multinational medical device, biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies.

Fluency in English (written and oral). Coursework, seminars and/or other formal government and/or trade association training Provincial government policy, pricing & reimbursement experience is highly desirable Proven successful project management skills Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite,



including advanced Excel and communications systems Excellent documentation, communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives Extensive knowledge of own area within the organization while contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards Extensive knowledge and understanding of legal requirements relevant to federal and provincial lobbying disclosure and political action committee management Extensive knowledge of legislative and policy making process Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and to proactively escalat issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization Ability to manage competing priorities in a quick‑paced environment Ability to represent leadership on sections of projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers and cross functional teams Ability to consult in a project setting within specific sections 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 Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance‑based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

📌 CHEF DE SECTEUR EPICERIE SENIOR (H/F) (Vancouver)
🏢 Edwards Lifesciences
📍 Vancouver