Clinical Education Director

Who we are

You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for the better. You take responsibility and 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 unforgettable moments.

We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.

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

Clinical Education Director

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of audiology and clinical education in Sonova China. You are expected to excel in developing strategic educational frameworks, building elite trainer teams, and establishing Sonova as the undisputed thought leader in hearing care. In return for your clinical expertise, strategic vision, and leadership, you will gain the opportunity to influence industry standards, build deep academic partnerships, and directly impact the professional growth of thousands of professionals. This is your chance to leave a tangible mark on the hearing health of a nation while building a distinguished profile in the med-tech industry.

You will base in Shanghai, directly report to Senior Director of Corporate Affairs & Clinical Education.

More about the role:

In this role, you will be the chief architect of clinical excellence and professional education for Sonova in China. Your core mission is to build a best-in-class education system that empowers both internal teams and external professionals.

• Strategic Educational Leadership
  : Develop and execute the strategic plan for Sonova China's clinical education, audiology training, and thought leadership programs. Ensure the delivery of this plan to elevate clinical standards across the market.
• System & Curriculum Development
  : Accountable for establishing, optimizing, and scaling the audiology training and clinical education system in China. This includes designing cutting-edge curriculums and building a forward-looking training system supported by a professional trainer team.
• Training Delivery & Collaboration
  : Provide high-level training and education on audiology and technical skills for internal professionals and external partners. Develop deep collaborations with businesses and functions in China to understand and support their professional training needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Thought Leadership
  : Lead corporate-level engagement with industry Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and clinical experts. Develop and execute a thought leadership plan to strengthen Sonova's industry-leading role and steer discussions on industry development.
• Academic Partnership Management:
  Manage and coordinate academic partnerships with universities and institutions. Track progress and drive measurable results from these collaborations to ensure a lasting impact on the profession.

More about you:

• Master's degree or above in healthcare or a clinical-related field; Doctor of Audiology or related advanced degree is a strong plus.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in clinical education or the healthcare industry. Candidates with both clinical experience in hospitals and enterprise working experience are highly preferred.
• Proven strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute long-term educational plans. Strong team management and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the credibility to engage with senior clinical experts and academic leaders. Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Proficiency in Mandarin and full professional fluency in English is essential.

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, through our flexible hybrid working model. 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.

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 marketplace. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, genetic identity, disability or any other legally protected status.