Senior Specialist, Communications & Patient Advocacy

· Ensure consistency of messaging across all communication channels.

Media Relations & PR

· Build and maintain relationships with media, industry influencers, and key stakeholders.

· Coordinate media interviews, press conferences, media briefings, and other external communication activities.

· Monitor media coverage and industry trends and provide timely insights and recommendations.

· Support crisis communication planning and response when needed.

Internal Communications

· Drive employee engagement through effective communication programs and campaigns.

· Support town halls, leadership communications, employee recognition initiatives, and change management communications.

· Develop communication materials that help employees understand company priorities and business updates.

Content Development & Digital Communications

· Manage the development of compelling content across internal and external platforms.

· Support website updates, social media activities, and digital communication campaigns.

· Work with designers, agencies, and vendors to produce communication assets and multimedia content.

Stakeholder Management

· Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams

· Manage external communication agencies, vendors, and partners as needed.

· Provide communications counsel and support to business leaders and project teams.

Measurement & Reporting

· Track and evaluate communications activities and campaign performance.

· Prepare reports and dashboards on media coverage, communication metrics, and stakeholder engagement.

· Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and best practices.

What you'll need (Required) :

-Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of previous related experience

-Experience gained from in-house communications or PR agencies

-Experience in healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or other regulated industries

-Experience in project management, external and internal client management

What else we look for(Preferred):

-Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

-Excellent in written and verbal communication skills in Mandarin, and interpersonal relationship skills

-Good ability to read, write and speak English, including the ability to translate

-Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

-Full knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to communications

-Full knowledge of communication processes

Full understanding of visual storytelling and its application across all marketing channels

Strict attention to detail

Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment

Ability to work in a team environment, including immediate supervisor and other team members in the section or group

Ability to build stable working relationships internally

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)