In this role, you will apply your subject-matter expertise to design and deliver scalable learning programs that strengthen field product knowledge, clinical acumen, sales effectiveness, strategic account management, and data-driven decision-making. You will partner closely with Canadian business leaders, HR, Talent Management & Learning, Business Operations, and regional stakeholders to translate business priorities into practical development solutions that enable strong commercial performance. This in an 18-month fixed term contract.

How you will make an impact:

- Lead the development and delivery of soft skills, selling skills, and account management training programs that support adoption of the Structural Heart Disease commercial strategy across Canada.
- Partner with business leaders to embed Strategic Account Management principles and strategic selling capabilities that strengthen long-term customer partnerships, value-based engagement, and enterprise growth.
- Drive training and change management initiatives that accelerate Salesforce.com adoption, strengthen data-driven decision-making, and enhance overall commercial excellence.
- Plan, coordinate, execute, and continuously improve targeted development programs, including roll-out strategy, facilitation, effectiveness measurement, and course enhancement opportunities.
- Collaborate with Canadian HR Business Leaders, Talent Management & Learning partners, Business Operations, and regional stakeholders to understand evolving business needs and align learning solutions to strategic goals.
- Design and develop leadership, management, commercial, clinical,



and technical training programs and tools based on business needs and performance indicators.
- Provide project management leadership for key Structural Heart Disease strategic initiatives, ensuring effective planning, execution, stakeholder alignment, and achievement of critical business objectives.
- Promote strong sponsorship and ownership of learning and development programs among leaders and managers to build sustainable capabilities and maximize program impact.
- Perform other incidental duties as required.

What You’ll Need:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Management, Organization Development, or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or master’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of related HR experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR leadership, learning and development, commercial excellence, or relevant consulting experience preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of people management experience preferred.
- Experience implementing and managing learning and development programs, policies, processes, and procedures in a complex business environment.
- Experience working with HR technologies and Microsoft tools and applications.

What else we look for:





- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategic priorities into practical, scalable learning solutions.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global, and evolving business workplace.
- Ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate virtually, and work effectively across functions and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of current and emerging trends, thought leadership, and leading practices in learning, commercial capability building, and talent development.
- Excellent facilitation, presentation, interpersonal communication, negotiation, and listening skills.
- Strong customer service orientation and employee experience mindset.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to diagnose needs, define solutions, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend corrective actions.
- Creative thinking and innovation in the design and implementation of programs that are practical, engaging, and aligned to business outcomes.
- Strong planning, prioritization, and project management skills, with the ability to pivot as business needs evolve.

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. For Canada, the base pay range for this position is 104 000 $ - 147 000 $ (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

📌 Manager, Learning & Development Canada - 18 Month Contract (Mississauga)
🏢 Edwards Lifesciences
📍 Mississauga