Senior Director Individualization Functions
vor 24 Stunden
Sonova is a global leader in hearing solutions, dedicated to improving the lives of millions through cutting-edge technology. To strengthen our innovation leadership and accelerate our vision of deeply personalized hearing care, we are seeking a strategic and influential Senior Director for Individualization Functions.This critical role defines how our solutions adjust and respond to each user's unique hearing profile—whether based on measured data, user interaction patterns, anatomical characteristics, or clinical outcomes. You will lead the strategy and development of key functional domains including Loss Compensation, Fitting Functions, Acoustic Coupling, Ear Anatomy & Modeling, Accessibility & Usage, and Subjective & Clinical Outcome Measures.Your leadership ensures that Sonova continues delivering highly individualized, high-quality, and user-centered hearing experiences across our entire ecosystem.The RoleAs Senior Director Individualization Functions, you will provide long-term strategic direction for the technologies and functions that enable precise personalization of hearing care. You will guide research, influence architecture decisions, connect market insights with functional development, and strengthen collaboration across product management, technology leadership, marketing, clinical teams, and R&D.This is a role for a visionary leader who combines scientific depth with strategic clarity and the ability to transform complex systems into powerful, user-focused solutions.What You Will Lead & DeliverStrategic & Functional LeadershipDefine the overarching functional strategy and ensure alignment with Product Management and Technology Leadership.Identify opportunities grounded in Jobs to Be Done and market evidence.Serve as the leading internal advocate for the Individualization domain, enabling informed decision-making across the business.Build system-wide coherence by resolving functional, architectural, and cross-team dependencies.Shape architecture decisions together with Technology Leaders to maximize functional value.Develop frameworks to compare functional approaches and emerging technological pathways.Innovation, Exploration & External EngagementScout and evaluate emerging concepts, methods, and technologies in the individualization space.Connect early-stage explorations with strategic priorities and measurable business impact.Integrate exploration activities with clinical studies and scientific steering committees.Represent Sonova in scientific communities, conferences, and professional associations.Organizational & Capability DevelopmentStrengthen domain expertise and develop future-ready skills across teams.Assign leaders and experts to strategic innovation streams and ILSP projects.Ensure standards compliance, address implementation challenges, and guide the creation of intellectual property.Foster a culture of scientific excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.What You BringExperience & KnowledgeAdvanced scientific degree in a relevant field; PhD strongly preferred.10+ years in a relevant technical or scientific domain, including years spent in PhD research.Track record of strategic leadership, innovation management, and cross-functional influence.Strong business acumen including budgeting, resource planning, and strategic prioritization.Deep understanding of hearing solutions or closely related domains.
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Senior Director Individualization Functions
Vor 5 Tagen
Stäfa, Schweiz Sonova VollzeitSonova is a global leader in hearing solutions, dedicated to improving the lives of millions through cutting-edge technology. To strengthen our innovation leadership and accelerate our vision of deeply personalized hearing care, we are seeking a strategic and influential Senior Director for Individualization Functions.This critical role defines how our...
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Senior Director Individualization Functions
Vor 4 Tagen
Stäfa, Zürich, Schweiz Sonova AG VollzeitSonova is a global leader in hearing solutions, dedicated to improving the lives of millions through cutting-edge technology. To strengthen our innovation leadership and accelerate our vision of deeply personalized hearing care, we are seeking a strategic and influential Senior Director for Individualization Functions.This critical role defines how our...
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Senior Director Individualization Functions
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Senior Director Individualization Functions
Vor 2 Tagen
Stäfa, Zürich, Schweiz Sonova Group VollzeitWho 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. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life's...
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Senior Director Individualization Functions
Vor 2 Tagen
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Senior Director Hearing Functions
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Stäfa, Schweiz Sonova Group VollzeitWho we are At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing...
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Senior Director Hearing Functions
Vor 5 Tagen
Stäfa, Schweiz Sonova VollzeitThe Role As the Senior Director, Hearing Functions, you will set the strategic direction for a broad and critical domain: Enhancement Functions, Acoustic Stability, Active Control, Classification & Steering, Acoustic Modeling & Sound Acquisition, and Objective Metrics & Models. Your leadership ensures that Sonova’s solutions deliver a consistently...
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Senior Director Hearing Functions
Vor 5 Tagen
Stäfa, Schweiz Sonova VollzeitThe RoleAs the Senior Director, Hearing Functions, you will set the strategic direction for a broad and critical domain: Enhancement Functions, Acoustic Stability, Active Control, Classification & Steering, Acoustic Modeling & Sound Acquisition, and Objective Metrics & Models. Your leadership ensures that Sonova’s solutions deliver a consistently...
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Senior Director Hearing Functions
vor 24 Stunden
Stäfa, Schweiz Sonova AG VollzeitThe RoleAs the Senior Director, Hearing Functions, you will set the strategic direction for a broad and critical domain: Enhancement Functions, Acoustic Stability, Active Control, Classification & Steering, Acoustic Modeling & Sound Acquisition, and Objective Metrics & Models. Your leadership ensures that Sonova's solutions deliver a consistently exceptional...
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Stäfa, Zürich, Schweiz Sonova Group VollzeitWho we are At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing...
