Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.The OpportunityThis pivotal role presents the opportunity to influence the future product and technology roadmap for Cochlear globally. Reporting to the Vice President Global Quality & Regulatory and leading a team of experienced regulatory professionals, the Vice President Regulatory Pipeline Strategy is responsible for ensuring appropriate regulatory strategies are developed to bring new products and services to market, as well as ensuring approved products already on market continue to meet all regulatory and compliance requirements. Within its global remit, this position is also responsible for ensuring regulatory processes are well defined and enacted and drive alignment and improvements to deliver efficiencies and scalability.Other key responsibilities include:
- Ensure regulatory strategies are aligned to support the overall business strategy and regulatory inputs and guidance are provided to support the Product Innovation Process (PIP)
- Ensure post approval commitments are understood and strategies are in place to support market expansions
- Ensure effective Regulatory Intelligence processes are in place
- Staying abreast of latest trends, developments, and changes in quality and regulatory environments, assess and communicate their impact and implication to the organization
- Lead development of compliant Labelling and Instructions for Use
- Drive operational excellence while ensuring processes are compliant and supports business growth
- Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and partners (such as Notified bodies, Health Authorities & Regulators) to support the achievement of pipeline goals
- Lead a culture of achievement and one team by role modelling Cochlear’s HEAR behaviours.
- Build capability of team, by attracting, developing, and retaining talent, to deliver on current and future business goals
- Strong leadership experience within a global medical device manufacturer, with a track record of successful product approvals – experience with Class III technologies and combination devices highly regarded
- Comprehensive understanding of global medical device regulations, with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively
- Experience in integrating regulatory and clinical strategies to bring new technologies to market
- Experience in building, developing, and managing global regulatory teams
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective stakeholder partnerships across enterprise and externally
- An ability to think strategically and develop plans that drive current and future organizational success
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity when making decisions
- Degree level qualifications (e.g. Degree in Engineering, Science) with demonstrated successful experience in regulatory affairs