Product Management & Development (Marketing & Communications) Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry's best clinical, research and support networks. The Opportunity We are seeking a Regional Director for our Cochlear Implants (CI) Product Portfolio to join our APAC Marketing team. The Director, CI Product Portfolio, APAC is responsible for overseeing the management and development of the Cochlear Implants and Services business within the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Reporting to the Vice President, Product & Services Marketing, APAC, the role is focused on leading the growth of the Cochlear Implant (CI) business across current and new markets within the APAC region. This role is accountable for: Strategically lead, define, and refine our regional portfolio plan to deliver against our commercial goals. Lead the Life-cycle management plan for the portfolio across the region. Develop and deploy the APAC services and recipient strategy. Develop a customer-first and commercial capability across product management, through a systems Commercialisation approach. Develop a segmentation model for CI healthcare professionals, and partner with the country leads and APAC Medical Affairs team to draft and implement KOL development and engagement. Work with Product Managers to ensure maximum commercial success of each launch. Demonstrate exceptional strategic and stakeholder leadership, to influence and align across global, region and key markets to drive systems market needs and product requirements. Lead and develop product managers to ensure project and commercial objectives are met. About You To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: Graduate qualifications in business, engineering, science or marketing (Postgraduate is advantageous). 10 years experience covering sales, business development, product management, and/or marketing. Strong technical and commercial background with a clear understanding and proven record around the principles of marketing, product realization, and business development. Demonstrated experience in leading teams with a strong coaching approach to leadership. Good interpersonal and relationship building skills with proven experience across different markets and cultures. Achievement oriented. Enthusiasm - willing to go above and beyond what's required. Travel within the Asia Pacific region and internationally (around 30%). Desired Skills Significant experience in life science industry/medical devices. Experience in practical audiology and/or knowledge of Cochlear's products is highly advantageous. Business development experience in the hearing industry. Proficiency in 1 or more languages. Experience across the APAC region. How to apply If you are excited about what you have read and would like to be considered for this role then please submit your resume and a covering letter detailing your suitability for this role. At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr