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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

Cochlear is seeking a Clinical Evaluation Manager to join the Clinical Evaluation team in our global headquarters located in Sydney. This role has a global scope and reports to the Director, Clinical Evaluation.

The Clinical Evaluation Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing a global team of specialists who develop and maintain clinical evaluation documentation to support the registration of Cochlear’s product portfolio. Combining people leadership with hands-on technical contribution, the role focuses on delivering high-quality, scientifically robust documentation within a high-volume, regulated environment. You will coach and develop a geographically dispersed team, ensure timely delivery of key clinical assets, and work closely with stakeholders to support compliance, continuous process improvement, and ongoing regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, assignment and delivery of clinical evidence and scientific dissemination assets across the Clinical Evaluation team

• Ensure delivery of Clinical Evaluation Plans, Clinical Evaluation Reports, Summaries of Safety and Clinical Performance (SSCPs), systematic literature reviews and manuscripts to agreed timelines and quality standards

• Maintain consistency, traceability and scientific integrity across clinical assets throughout their lifecycle

• Ensure compliance with internal quality procedures and applicable regulatory requirements

• Support audits and inspections through inspection‑ready documentation and traceability

• Drive continuous improvement in templates, workflows and documentation practices

• Partner with Regulatory, Quality, Medical Engagement and study teams to align priorities and timelines

• Oversee external writing vendors where required, including direction, review and performance feedback

• Escalate risks and capacity constraints with proposed mitigations

Essential Requirements

• Degree in life sciences, medicine, audiology, clinical research or a related discipline

• Proven experience in scientific or technical roles, with an understanding of clinical evidence generation, regulatory expectations and/or scientific writing standards

• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, developing and providing constructive feedback to geographically dispersed teams in a matrixed or corporate setting.

• Ability to balance strong attention to detail with delivery in a high-volume, highly regulated environment

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to oversee multiple workflows and ensure timely delivery within a regulated environment.

Ideal:

• Experience delivering clinical evaluation or scientific evidence documentation in a regulated environment

• Familiarity with implantable medical devices or hearing health

• Experience coordinating vendor-supported medical writing or evidence delivery

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