Senior Audiology and Business Development Manager

Senior Clinical and Business Development Specialist

Who we are

You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life through our core business brands – Advanced Bionics, Audiological Care, Phonak, Sennheiser (under license) and Unitron. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life’s unforgettable moments.

As a global leader in developing the most advanced cochlear implant products in the world, Advanced Bionics (AB) provides the opportunity to be part of a company where people drive success, within a unique and supportive corporate environment.

If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.

Join Sonova. Create sense.

More about the role

We’re looking for a Senior Clinical and Business Development Manager to join the AB team in Australia. This strategic role combines clinical expertise, business development and coaching/mentoring developing team members, and is responsible for:  

• Developing and delivering training programs for hearing care professionals on AB products and technology.
• Providing expert clinical support to hearing care professionals and addressing clinical issues in collaboration with the APAC support team.
• Developing and implementing strategies to expand market penetration and driving the growth of AB’s business in Australia.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and contributing to clinical trials.
• Building relationships with key healthcare stakeholders, attending industry events and conferences to stay updated and to share insights on the latest developments in cochlear implant technology.
• Maintaining accurate records of clinical activities and providing regular updates on clinical outcomes, trends and customer feedback to internal stakeholders and hearing care partners.
• Building and growing relationships across the different Sonova business lines to uncover opportunities for growth and synergy.

More about you

• Education: Audiology degree (BS) required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Clinical Experience: A minimum of 10 years' experience in clinical audiology, including expertise with cochlear implants. Proficiency in cochlear implant mapping is essential. Experience with AB products and mapping software is a plus.
• Business Development Experience: Experience in business development and sales in the medical device industry is highly desirable.
• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time, including to various clinical sites and industry events.
• Social competencies: exceptional relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills; ability to handle rejection and remain resilient, persistent and adaptable, demonstrates resourcefulness, thrives in roles that require both strategic thinking and hands on action, enjoys the challenge of growing a brand.
• Ability to grow into the Sonova Leadership Principles (Be a Curious Learner, Embrace and Lead Change, Persevere to Win, Drive Customer Value Through Innovation, Excel Through Continuous Improvement and Prioritize and Focus)

More about what we offer

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.

If you meet the above criteria, and would like to make an initial enquiry or apply for the position, please forward your application letter and CV to careers.au@sonova.com. Applications close 31 January 2025. 

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.