**Dedicated to innovation, our Surgical business unit is focused on identifying and solving critical, unmet needs in cardiac surgery. In understanding the challenges of open-heart surgery, we partner with surgical teams to deliver modern technologies intended to enhance patients’ quality of life and expand their potential treatment opportunities. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.** The Senior Business Unit Director manages a team of BU managers and directors to achieve financial goals of assigned country cluster, holds full P&L responsibility. Sets BU strategy for Latin America region, **leading commercial, strategy , marketing and Professional education teams** and represents LATAM region on global BU meetings and seats on LATAM Leadership Team. **Key Responsibilities:** • Develops and leads implementation of the strategy of the Surgical BU on a regional level in accordance with global strategic objectives while anticipating, identifying and interpreting market trends, dynamics and implications, applying this knowledge to the management of the business for the long term • Aligns countries to regional strategy and drives strategy execution to achieve financial goals while negotiating with and influencing the opinions of others, both internally and externally and often on executive level • Design and execute market expansion and professional education strategies to increase therapy adoption of surgical procedures in the region Defines portfolio strategies enabling Edwards surgical innovation to penetrate in LATAM • Collaborate cross BU and areas to enable accelerated growth of Edwards in the region accessing more patients with SHD • Partner with finance team to develop strategic plan of 7 years and Annual Operating Plan that is challenging and feasible and present both plans at global BU and regional forum to senior leadership of Edwards • Maintains effective relationships with key senior-level decision makers and influencers at hospitals and GPOs while influencing broader BU strategy based on business and industry knowledge • Other incidental duties **Education and Experience:** + Bachelor's Degree in related field extensive progressive marketing, strategy experience Required and 15 years experience in a similar role10 years experience demonstrating successful track record of organizational leadership Required andextensive medical devices industry experience preferred or related Lifesciences + At least 2 cycles of proven success in sales activities and on marketing /strategy positions as well as previous experience with P&L management + Proven track record of leading organizations through massive growth and turn arounds. + Experience in managing regional P&L with financial mindset that enables sustainable growth + Seniority to represent Surgical LATAM BU at global forums + Proven track record in commercial activities with strong expertise in negotiations at C levels as well as with clinical customers to achieve sales results **Additional Skills:** • Anticipates, identifies and interprets market trends, dynamics and implications, applying this knowledge to the management of the business for the long term • **Data driven mindset to make decisions based on facts** • Applies business and management expertise to translate regional BU strategy to country objectives • Recognized as expert resource based on a comprehensive and advanced understanding of complex and/or fast-changing market, financial, regulatory and economic factors across potentially diverse countries and how they impact Edwards and its customers • Looks beyond existing methodologies and own discipline to define and resolve complex problems • Strict attention to detail and **analytical capabilities** • Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization • Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment • Negotiates with and influences the opinions of others, both internally and externally and often on executive level Ability to lead and also be directly engaged on sales deals with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to untangle critical negotiations and deliver expected commercial results • Negotiations and commercial acumen will have a significant impact on the regional BU performance **What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Brazil?** As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others). **Edwards Lifesciences in Spain also offers the following benefits:** + Competitive Compensation and Benefits package + Flexible working hours, remote working + Pension plan + Life Insurance + Medical plan + Service Awards + Enhanced Leave benefits + Employee Stock Purchase Program + Employee Assistance Program + Comprehensive Wellness Program including gym membership reimbursement, fresh fruit in the office, yoga lessons, subsidized massages, mindfulness sessions, educational events, charity activities and much more. Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.