Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our **Sr Director, Strategy, Business & Operations** **position for EEMEA** region is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future. **Role Purpose** The Sr Director, Strategy, Business & Operations (SBO) leads the regional strategic alignment and operational excellence agenda across EEMEA . This role steers the strategic roadmap, drives cross-functional collaboration, ensures operational discipline, and enables agile market expansion in a highly dynamic geopolitical and competitive environment. **How you will make an impact:** **1. Strategic Alignment & Insights** + Define and execute regional strategic priorities aligned with global direction. + Lead annual/quarterly planning cycles (Strat Plan, AOP, QBR). + Drive data‑based decision-making through forecasting, analytics, and market intelligence. + Develop predictive models for market trends, therapy adoption, and revenue. + Partner with country leaders to ensure customer- and market‑centric strategies. **2. Operational Excellence** + Optimize processes, tools, and systems to improve regional efficiency. + Lead SFDC strategy, data integration, and adoption. + Oversee performance dashboards, governance cycles (FCS, AOP), and continuous improvement. + Ensure consistent deployment of global and regional initiatives. **3. Distributor & Channel Performance** + Strengthen distributor market performance and accountability. + Lead distributor strategy, segmentation, scorecards, and investment frameworks. + Support pricing, contracting, rebates, and commercial policy governance. + Manage distributor forums and engagement with regional GMs. **4. Market Expansion & GTM Evolution** + Drive new market entry, business model evolution, and GTM agility. + Lead change management for GTM transformation. + Identify growth opportunities and support local execution. + Partner with therapy and marketing teams to reinforce Edwards differentiation. **5. Cross-Functional Leadership & PMO** + Lead the central PMO to prioritize and deliver regional initiatives. + Oversee teams including Strategy & Analytics, BI, Commercial Ops, Distributor Management, GTM, and Customer Care coordination. + Foster strong collaboration with commercial, finance, supply chain, HR, and global partners. + Mentor and develop a diverse regional team. **Leadership Scope** Oversees: Strategy & Analytics • Business Intelligence • Pricing • Commercial Operations • Process Improvement • Distributor Management • GTM & Market Expansion • PMO & Governance • Customer Care Coordination **What you'll need (Required):** + Strong SHD leadership with ability to broaden customer engagement. + High agility and execution speed in volatile environments. + Ability to turn strategy into actionable, scalable operations. + Skilled at balancing central governance with local market needs. + Excellence in insights generation, process improvement, and cross‑functional alignment. **What else we look for (Preferred):** + 10–15+ years in strategy, business operations, commercial excellence, or similar functions in MedTech/Life Sciences. + Experience leading across complex, multi‑country regions (EEMEA preferred). + Proven success in transformation, GTM evolution, or distributor models. + Strong stakeholder management, communication, and project governance skills. + Experience leading diverse senior teams. **Leadership Attributes** + Strategic thinker with disciplined execution. + Highly collaborative and effective in matrix environments. + Customer- and patient‑focused mindset. + Bias for action, agility, and continuous improvement. + Integrity and alignment to Edwards’ mission. **What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic?** 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 the Czech Republic also offers the following benefits: + Competitive Compensation and Benefits package + Flexible working hours, remote working + Pension Plan Risk Life Insurance + Virtual Medical Clinic (online access to healthcare) + Meal Benefits + Service Awards + Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits + Flexible Benefit Plan (Cafeteria) + Employee Stock Purchase Program + Employee Assistance Program + Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym, Yoga, Pilates or SM System classes, massages, fresh fruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, 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.