Director, Strategy IHFM

Many structural heart patients suffer from heart failure with limited options. Our Implantable Heart Failure Management (IHFM) team is at the forefront of addressing these unmet patient needs through pioneering technology that enables early, targeted therapeutic intervention. Our innovative solutions are not just transforming patient care but also creating a unique and exciting environment for our team members. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

The Director of Strategy (IHFM) will be responsible for leading the strategy process, various business execution activities, and key initiatives that help our business impact a growing number of heart failure patients globally.

This role requires onsite presence at our corporate headquarters in Irvine, CA.

How you will make an impact:

- Direct the annual strategic planning process for the IHFM business, including internal workshops, executive presentation development, and financial modeling.

- Serve in an advisory role to the IHFM Leadership Team through in-depth reviews of key business issues, similar to management consulting engagements.

- Drive business development workstreams in close partnership with Corporate Development and Exploration teams, including technology landscapes, diligence, and partnership or investment strategies.

- Cultivate engagements with regional counterparts to advance learning, local strategies, and investment prioritization.

- Partner with the CVP and Leadership Team on strategic communications to internal and external audiences.

- Assess and strengthen business governance processes.

- Own the Key Operating Driver (KOD) process for IHFM to identify, define, and track critical initiatives across R&D, commercial, and operational programs.

What you will need (Required):

- Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, or quantitative field and 12 years of direct experience in strategy, management consulting, business development, or marketing based on Edwards criteria; or

- Master's degree (or equivalent) in a scientific, technical, or quantitative field and 10 years of direct experience in strategy, management consulting, business development, or marketing based on Edwards criteria.