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Valencia (CA), United States

Director, Performance Insights and Lifecycle Management

162611

Valencia, CA – Onsite  

 

Director, Performance, Insight & Lifecycle Management

The Director of Lifecycle Management, Insights & Performance is a strategic leadership role responsible for maximizing the long-term value of the company’s medical device portfolio across global markets. This individual drives lifecycle strategy from launch optimization through maturity and end-of-life planning, while embedding data-driven insights and performance analytics into commercial decision-making.

The role integrates portfolio strategy, market intelligence, pricing performance, demand planning alignment, and post-market optimization within a regulated healthcare environment.

This is an on-site (Valencia, CA) opportunity for leading key projects support global business success such as strategic planning, market modelling, competitive analysis, and M&A activities.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead global portfolio lifecycle strategy, including governance across all product phases (launch through sunset), driving decisions on line extensions, SKU rationalization, platform transitions, and innovation opportunities.
  • Oversee enterprise portfolio performance and risk management, conducting executive portfolio reviews and developing strategies for obsolescence, lifecycle risks, and long-term product viability.
  • Build and lead global analytics and market intelligence capabilities, delivering executive dashboards, KPIs, and data-driven insights on portfolio health, revenue, margins, and market share.
  • Translate complex data into strategic insights, integrating competitive intelligence, market research, and Voice of Customer to inform product and portfolio decisions.
  • Drive commercial performance optimization, partnering with global teams on pricing, product positioning, profitability, and turnaround strategies for underperforming products.
  • Provide cross-functional enterprise leadership, aligning R&D, regulatory, operations, finance, and commercial teams to ensure product strategy, regulatory compliance, and market execution are fully integrated.
  • Lead long-term strategic planning and organizational impact, including 3–5 year portfolio roadmaps, M&A and partnership evaluations, and advising executive leadership on investment priorities while building scalable, high-performing teams and processes.

 

Travelling Requirement: up to 20%

 

 

More about you:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years of related experience in Finance or FP&A, with strong business acumen.
  • Prior experience in M&A and business development required.
  • Demonstrated experience in analytical roles such as finance or consulting, with strong problem-solving capabilities.
  • Class III implantable medical device experience strongly preferred, ideally combining both commercial and technical exposure.
  • Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to senior stakeholders.
  • High intellectual curiosity with the ability to quickly learn, adapt, and operate effectively in new or complex environments.

 

 

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

 

Don't meet all the criteria?  If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you! 

 

We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact Sonova Human Resources

 

 What we offer:

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage*
  • Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
  • TeleHealth options
  • 401k plan with company match*
  • Company paid life/ad&d insurance
    • Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
  • Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
    • STD LTD Buy-ups available
  • Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Legal/ID Theft Assistance
  • PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
  • Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Hearing aid discount for employees and family
  • Internal social recognition platform

*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

 

This role's pay range is between $174,800/yr - $262,200/yr. This role is also bonus eligible. 

 

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

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.

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