Cochlear
Director Clinical Research Operations
Lone Tree, Colorado · Director
Sponsorship not specified$178k-$195kDetected 12 days ago
GCPComplianceClinical TrialsClinical ResearchFDA RegulatoryMedical DevicesResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingRegulatory Affairs
About the role
- Change people's lives and love what you do at Cochlear-the most recognized brand in hearing health care-helping people hear and be heard around the world, while being part of one of Denver Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work honorees in Denver.
- In this role, you will be based in our Americas head office in Lone Tree, CO.
- This role ensures clinical studies are delivered with regulatory excellence, operational efficiency, financial accountability, and alignment to business objectives and priorities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Clinical Operations strategy for study execution in the region, ensuring studies are executed on-time and within budget.
- Serve as the escalation point for complex operational challenges affecting the region, working collaboratively with Regional peers and team members to develop and implement solutions.
- Drive operational efficiency initiatives across regional clinical operations, identifying opportunities to standardize processes, leverage technology, optimize vendor relationships, and reduce waste.
- Direct clear performance expectations across the region to drive operational excellence and career growth.
- Human needs have always been our inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant because he saw his father struggle with hearing loss.
- For this reason, our products, services and support will continue to evolve and improve.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- This role requires deep clinical operations expertise, strong financial and analytical acumen, proven people leadership, and the ability to translate organizational strategy into effective regional execution.
- Deep knowledge of ISO 14155:2011 and 2020, ICH-GCP, and applicable regional regulations (e.g., FDA 21 CFR 812, MDR/IVDR, country-specific requirements across APAC)
- Demonstrated ability to translate organizational strategy and context into operational execution
- Cultural intelligence and ability to work effectively across diverse organizational and cultural contexts
Skills
- Fluency in English; additional language skills highly valued
Compensation
- Pay Range in the United States: $178,000 - $195,000 based upon experience, as well as an annual bonus opportunity of 20% of base salary.
Benefits
- In addition to the opportunity to develop your knowledge and grow professionally, we offer competitive wages and benefits.
- Pay Range in the United States: $178,000 - $195,000 based upon experience, as well as an annual bonus opportunity of 20% of base salary.
Company info
- Proven experience managing clinical operations across multiple countries and regulatory jurisdictions
- We are by our customers' side through the entire hearing journey, so they can experience a life full of hearing.
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