Job Description

Who we are

In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing. To enable a life without limitations, through our core business brands – Advanced Bionics, Audiological Care, Phonak, Sennheiser (under license) and Unitron – we develop, manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry.

Valencia, CA – Hybrid

Research Audiologist

Research Audiologists in the Clinical Product Research department are highly motivated and skilled Audiologists, responsible for managing and executing clinical evaluations of pre-market Advanced Bionics (AB) products. As a Clinical Product Research team member, you will play a crucial role in advancing our new-to-world cochlear implant technology through audiological evaluations, problem solving, and collaboration with interdisciplinary project teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation products that enhance the lives of individuals with hearing impairment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute clinical feasibility studies for AB external hardware, software, and mobile apps, including protocol development and study visit participation.
• Prepare technical documentation (e.g., protocols, validation and trial reports) to support Class-III human subject study activities independently.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, R&D, QA, and Regulatory teams to align clinical evaluations with product requirements and provide audiological expertise.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer from development teams to training staff, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards and supporting product launch readiness.

Travelling Requirement: Occasional travel (5%) to national conferences, cochlear implant centers, and Advanced Bionics corporate events.

More about you:

Education

• Advanced degree in Audiology

Nice to Have

• Audiology Research, Hearing Science , or related fields.

Work Experience

• 2 years of experience in clinical audiology and cochlear implant fittings.

Nice to Have

• Previous research experience, hearing aid fittings and/or objective measures and current Advanced Bionics and/or Sonova technology.

Language(s)/ Level

• English/ Proficient

IT Skills

• Proficient at Microsoft Office Applications. Basic knowledge of CI fitting software.

Nice to Have

• Enjoys the opportunity to quickly learn and navigate a variety of new software platforms and applications.

Further Requirements

• Have, or the ability to obtain, a California Audiology License.

Nice to Have

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)

Additional Remarks: If you are passionate about improving the lives of individuals with hearing impairment through innovative cochlear implant technology, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team.

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Don't meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company paid life/ad&d insurance
  • Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • STD LTD Buy-ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
• Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform
• D&I focused: D&I council and employee resource groups

*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

This role's pay range is between $79,200/yr - $118,800yr (based on location). This role is also eligible for bonus.

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.