Description

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Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

The Opportunity

An opportunity exist for an experienced Product Manager to join our MERTA (Middle East, Russia, Turkey & Africa) Marketing team. With the responsibility of our Acoustic Implantable product portfolio, the Product Manager will be leading product launches, tailoring new product messaging for different channels and customers, supporting the commercialization plan, and encouraging product adoption.

Reporting to the Group Product Manager, you will be working closely within a cross functional team across the region to ensure that current and future Cochlear acoustic implant technologies are perfectly positioned and communicated to healthcare professionals, patients, provider and payers, as well as our distributors. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Product Strategy: Define and implement product marketing strategies aligned with regional and global objectives.
• Drive Product Launches: Manage smooth execution of launches using the CLIP framework, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Boost Upgrade Penetration: Identify and engage eligible recipients for sound processor upgrades, tailoring campaigns to local needs.
• Manage Product Lifecycle: Oversee the portfolio from launch to retirement, streamlining offerings and driving innovation.
• Deliver Market Insights: Conduct research to uncover trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics, informing strategic decisions.
• Support Local Markets: Provide hands-on support to country teams, ensuring alignment and effective execution.
• Champion the Portfolio: Advocate for acoustic implants internally and externally, shaping messaging and countering competition.

About You. As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Master's degree in business, marketing, science, engineering, or medical field (MBA preferred)
• 5+ years of product management experience, ideally in international settings
• Background in life sciences, medical devices, or healthcare (surgical experience a plus)
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences
• Experience across the MERTA region and understanding of its healthcare systems
• Professional Proficiency in English is, and proficiency in an additional MERTA language is highly desirable
• Willingness to travel across the region as required.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com