Manager, Communications

Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Our Communications professionals are passionate storytellers, engaging with colleagues, medical professionals, and the media to connect with meaning and authenticity. You’ll build your creative and strategic initiative to influence Edwards’ many varied audiences and ensure our culture continues to thrive and inspire. Join us to improve quality of care and health outcomes for patients around the world. Position Summary: Provide strategic and technical expertise for Global Communication activities, with an emphasis on Information Technology (IT). How you will make an impact: Partner with the Director, Global Communications, as well as IT leaders, project managers, and technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop and execute comprehensive communication plans for broad initiatives and projects. Create and manage a wide range of communication collateral, including email campaigns, presentations, intranet content, newsletters, videos, internal social posts, and FAQs. Select and leverage appropriate communication channels (e.g., broadcast communications, collaboration platforms, town halls) to maximize reach and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional partners, as needed to ensure communication plans and materials are developed and managed appropriately. Support and maintain intranet content, ensuring information is current, accurate, and aligned with global communications standards. Lead communications for internal company initiatives, including employee culture spotlights and success stories, patient stories, system upgrades, deployments, and information security efforts—driving clarity, adoption, and stakeholder alignment. Research and apply emerging communication trends, tools, and best practices to enhance engagement and communications strategy. Plan and lead execution of corporate events, including content development and coordination with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external partners. Develop ad-hoc communications to address evolving business needs and time-sensitive priorities Navigate complex stakeholder environments, anticipate risks, and proactively address challenges to ensure successful communications. Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality communications within tight timelines. Other incidental duties Given the collaborative nature of this work, this is an in-person position based full-time in Irvine, CA. What you will need (required): Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field Minimum 8 years of experience in Communications and/or Marketing or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria required Experience with a matrixed company or organization or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria preferred What else we look for (preferred): Experience turning complex information into clear, concise, and compelling content Proven successful project management skills Proficient in Co-Pilot, MS365 Office Suite Excellent communication 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 Excellent understanding of related aspects of communications processes and the basics of organizational change management Understanding of Edwards business, policies, current practice in communications Strict attention to detail Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Consult in project setting within specific sections of communications area Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., 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. For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $105,000 to $148,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website. Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. COVID Vaccination Requirement Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.