At Edwards Lifesciences, we’re committed to operating with honesty, openness, and fairness. Compliance with the highest levels of integrity is vital to building and maintaining the many trusted relationships that sustain our reputation and credibility. Your dedication to operational excellence will ensure employee business practices meet Edwards’ high ethical standards and continue to enable us to transform patient lives around the world.
Role Purspose
Lead the EMEACLA Compliance team by providing strategic direction for the company’s compliance program. Offer guidance on Edwards’ global business practices and standards governing interactions with health care providers, while further strengthening and advancing the regional compliance framework.
How you will make an impact:
Set regional compliance strategy by evaluating regulatory requirements and business needs, and by implementing scalable, long‑term compliance solutions
Advise senior and executive leadership on compliance matters, providing insights and recommendations that support informed decision‑making; lead the EMEACLA Compliance Committee in close collaboration with Regional Leadership
Manage and develop team members at multiple levels, overseeing complex, multidisciplinary responsibilities across regions to ensure effective and pragmatic compliance operations
Optimize and streamline HCP‑related policies, processes, and systems by identifying issues, applying internal and external best practices, and driving practical solutions
Oversee and enhance training programs to ensure they remain comprehensive and risk‑based; guide the development and rollout of improved policies, procedures, and processes across the organization
In close collaboration with the Global Investigations team, support investigations of potential misconduct, ensuring thorough, consistent handling, resolution, and remediation of allegations
What you'll need:
Proven ability to advise and influence senior and executive leaders on complex, high‑risk compliance matters
Demonstrated experience setting and driving regional compliance strategy aligned with global standards and business priorities
Ability to make sound and independent judgments in ambiguous and highly regulated environments
Expert knowledge of healthcare compliance frameworks, effective compliance program standards, and industry codes
Strong understanding of regulatory expectations governing interactions with healthcare professionals
Experience translating risk assessments, monitoring outcomes, and investigations into actionable mitigation plans
Proven track record of leading, developing, and empowering multi‑level, cross‑regional teams
Experience partnering closely with HR on employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness
Ability to lead through influence and foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and psychological safety
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills with executive‑level audiences
Ability to negotiate and manage extremely sensitive matters internally and externally
Strong relationship‑building skills across functions, regions, and external stakeholders
Capability to optimize and streamline policies, processes, and systems using internal and external best practices
Experience embedding metrics to demonstrate the value of compliance and corporate responsibility to the business
Ability to influence adoption of new technologies and lead large‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives
Advanced professional proficiency in English; additional European languages strongly preferred
Comfort operating in fast‑paced, complex, and constantly evolving environments
Strong attention to detail paired with a pragmatic, solution‑oriented mindset
What else we look for:
Bachelor's Degree in in related field with related experience required
Master's Degree or equivalent in in related field with related experience preferred
