Innovation Director (m/f/d) — Sonova
- Location
- Staefa
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Are you ready to take full ownership of a global product line and turn customer insights and technological innovation into sustainable commercial success?
As Innovation Director, you will lead a product line within Phonak and take full commercial and strategic ownership across its entire lifecycle—from initial concept and launch through in-market optimization and phase-out.
You will lead decisions across product, price, placement, and promotion while driving sustainable revenue, margin, and portfolio performance. More about the role
- Are you ready to take full ownership of a global product line and turn customer insights and technological innovation into sustainable commercial success?
- As Innovation Director, you will lead a product line within Phonak and take full commercial and strategic ownership across its entire lifecycle—from initial concept and launch through in-market optimization and phase-out.
Application process
- Magdalena Suszek, Talent Acquisition Partner, is looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform, including your CV and cover letter.
- For this vacancy, only direct applications will be considered.
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Company and context
- At least 10 years of experience in B2B or B2B2C Marketing or Business Management, preferably within a technical and innovation-driven organization.
- Proven experience managing a product group or business segment with global P&L, revenue, and margin responsibility.
- Broad expertise across product strategy, definition, positioning, development, launch, in-market steering, and lifecycle management.
- Strong experience in cost optimization, portfolio management, project management, and cross-functional leadership across Marketing, Sales, and R&D.
- A successful track record in people leadership, coaching, and team development.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders at Management Board and CEO level. Fluent English skills;
- German-language skills are advantageous.
- Knowledge of the hearing-care or broader medical-device industry would be considered an advantage. More about what we offer
- As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we are committed to building an inclusive culture where you can balance a successful career with your life outside of work through our flexible hybrid working model.
- We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both professional and personal development, with strong growth opportunities supported by individual development plans.
Additional details
- You will lead decisions across product, price, placement, and promotion while driving sustainable revenue, margin, and portfolio performance. More about the role
- Lead, coach, and develop Senior Product Managers and Product Managers, creating a high-performing and inclusive team culture.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders at Management Board and CEO level. Fluent English skills;
- Knowledge of the hearing-care or broader medical-device industry would be considered an advantage. More about what we offer Application process
Notes and original content
- You will lead decisions across product, price, placement, and promotion while driving sustainable revenue, margin, and portfolio performance.
- More about the role
- More about you
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders at Management Board and CEO level.
- Fluent English skills;
- Knowledge of the hearing-care or broader medical-device industry would be considered an advantage.
- More about what we offer
- Application process
Questions about this listing
What salary does Sonova offer for this role?
Sonova lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Staefa. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Sonova offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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