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 Director of Analytics, Data, and AI Business will lead the design, implementation, training, and monitoring of Data, Analytics, Reporting, AI, and Business Intelligence models across the organization. This role ensures that data and insights are effectively transitioned from ideation to delivery across all regions and business functions.
The role will integrate existing and new business processes with Analytics, Data, and AI models to enhance cohesion and produce valuable business outcomes. It will facilitate the prioritization of data, analytics, and AI objectives, providing clear visibility into how and when these can be achieved.
The Director will establish processes that support all Analytics, Data, and AI services, creating clear pathways for end-users to access services, support, ideation, or consultation.
A strong background in business management within Data and Analytics is essential, with experience in designing processes that streamline finance, HR, technology, and business/customer operations. The ability to identify and implement process efficiencies is crucial.
Key Responsibilities:

Process Management:

• Design, build, embed, and monitor business processes that enable seamless interaction with Analytics, Data, and AI services.
• Ensure simple and successful interfaces across multiple global business functions.

Business Management:

• Manage the interface between business strategies with robust prioritization and tracking processes.
• Provide clear blueprints for articulating value from data and analytics initiatives.

Financial Management:

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial contract structuring.
• Identify opportunities for financial and operational efficiencies within defined budgets.

People & Resource Management:

• Manage resource allocation, employment contracts, and supply-demand balance.
• Standardize processes and interfaces with internal resource functions.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years in a Data and Analytics or Technology function.
• Proven experience in business management at significant scale (managing departments of 50+ people).
• Demonstrated active involvement in the implementation and improvement of relevant quality procedures.
• Experience in Vendor management
• Experience in building operating models and business interface models in large organizations.
• Strong focus on operational details and process efficiency.

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. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution
We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com
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.

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