Clinical Studies Manager

Staefa, Switzerland

Clinical Studies Manager

Purpose of the Job

As a Clinical Studies Manager at Sonova, you will play a key role in designing and conducting audiological and clinical studies to demonstrate document the clinical benefits of our hearing solutions, technologies, and features functions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate evidence that supports product development and contributes to the advancement of hearing care. This position is ideal for a research-driven professional who is passionate about audiology, clinical research, and improving the lives of individuals with hearing loss.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical studies in accordance with local and international regulations (e.g., GCP)

• Develop clinical study protocols in collaboration with researchers, experts, and business units

• Lead and manage all aspects of clinical data collection, analysis, documentation, and reporting

• Support hypothesis formulation and definition of study objectives and acceptance criteria

• Maintain clinical databases and study records, ensuring compliance with data privacy standards

• Contribute to early-stage development activities to assess clinical readiness of new concepts

• Prepare and present study results and clinical insights internally and at scientific events

• Provide training and expert support to internal teams and external partners on clinical and product-related topics

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Audiology or Hearing Instrument Technology, PhD is a plus

• 4–6 years of experience managing clinical studies in audiology or auditory implants

• Familiar with clinical study design, data analysis, and good clinical practice (GCP)

• Exposure to statistics, research methods, and project management

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional, multicultural teams

• Comfortable working directly with study participants and clinical environments

• Knowledge of hearing instruments, fitting software, diagnostic testing, and acoustics

• Fluent in German and proficient in English (written and spoken); Swiss German is a plus

We kindly invite candidate to submit their CV in English

Please note: We only consider direct applications for this position.

Sabrina Bortolussi, Talent Acquisition Manager is looking forward to receiving your complete application (including cover letter, CV, references, and certificates) via our online application platform.