Senior Manager Hearing Performance

Own and drive the end-to-end hearing performance of Sonova’s algorithmic innovations, ensuring industry-leading end-user benefit and outstanding sound experience. Lead, develop and empower a team of hearing performance engineers, creating clear priorities, strong ownership and a culture of technical excellence. Shape new hearing functions, algorithms and features from early ideation and prototyping through development, verification and productization. Drive evidence-based decisions by leading technical measurements, performance evaluations and testing, while identifying key performance gaps and opportunities for differentiation. Partner closely with Signal Processing, Deep Learning, Audiological Innovation, Controller Software, Marketing and other R&D domains to translate innovation into high-performing products. Translate strategy and functional roadmaps into clear, achievable team objectives, balancing innovation, end-user benefit, quality, scalability, resources and timelines. Continuously advance development practices, tools and infrastructure, including the use of AI technologies, while ensuring compliance with R&D processes, quality standards and regulatory expectations.

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them. Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change. Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Acoustics, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related scientific or technical discipline.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in sound processing, engineering, or MedTech R&D, combined with significant senior technical or functional leadership experience.

• Proven track record of leading people, complex technical delivery and cross-functional collaboration in an international, multi-site environment.

• Ability to connect scientific and technical expertise with user needs and business priorities.

• Strategic and analytical mindset with the confidence to make decisions, manage trade-offs and create clarity in complex or uncertain environments.

• Collaborative and empowering leadership style, with strong communication skills and a passion for developing people, building capabilities and driving technological change.

• Fluent English; German and experience with medical device regulations, validation frameworks or data-driven development environments are an advantage.