Director, Data Analytics & Strategic Insights

Change people’s lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.

Director, Data Analytics and Strategic Insights

Position Spotlight:

• Experience managing large-scale, complex data analysis and delivering actionable insights to senior executives.
• Experience with data transformation and analytical tools; understanding of modern data stacks and the ability to quickly understand the flow of data from source to ingestion, storage, transformation and analytics.
• Must reside in the Denver area or be willing to relocate.

About the role

Cochlear is helping people hear, and be heard, all over the world. Come be a part of our amazing mission! If you have expertise in analyzing complex data sets and delivering actionable insights to senior executives, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the Analytics and Insights team at the global leader in implantable hearing devices! In this role, you will be based in our Americas head office in Lone Tree, CO. This role is hybrid and open to candidates who reside, or will reside, in the Denver area. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Your success in this role is measured by your ability to develop and implement advanced analytics solutions and strategies to quantify and identify business opportunities, drive revenue growth, and provide access to operational data needed to effectively run our business.  Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders       to define and execute on Cochlear’s data product road map and leverage data insights for business growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-design and deliver data analytics strategy for North America region while collaborating with regional and global counterparts to create new global operating models that promote alignment and maturation through centers of excellence.
• Oversee and manage commercial data modelling and scenario analysis for informed decision-making.
• Work closely with Executive Team to define KPI’s and tools for tracking major business initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (i.e. marketing, sales, operations, etc.) to proactively and retroactively provide actionable insights and recommendations that help support the selection and achievement of objectives.

Key Requirements

To add value to Cochlear in this role you'll be able to meet and demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities in your application and at interview:

• 10-15 Years of Experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role, overseeing teams of managers and/or analysts
• Experience in managing large-scale, complex data analysis and delivering actionable insights to senior executives through written and visual forms.
• Experience with data transformation and analytical tools (Snowflake, SQL, Tableau, Python, R, Excel or equivalent systems, platforms or languages)
• Strong background in statistical analysis and predictive modeling
• Strong project management skills and ability to plan and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of modern data stacks and ability to quickly understand the flow of data from source to ingestion, storage, transformation and analytics                                                                        
• Relevant certifications in analytics tools, data science, or business intelligence platforms can be a plus (e.g., Google Analytics, Tableau, SAS, Microsoft Power BI, etc.)

Total Rewards

In addition to the opportunity to develop your knowledge and grow professionally, we offer competitive wages and benefits.

• Pay Range in the United States: $165,000 - $190,000 per year based upon experience, as well as an annual bonus opportunity of 20% of base salary. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance as well as 401(K) matching with immediate vesting, Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and pet insurance.

Who are we?

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. We always start with people in mind – thinking about their needs.

For this reason, our products, services and support will continue to evolve and improve. We are by our customers’ side through the entire hearing journey, so they can experience a life full of hearing. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives and working in an organization where they can be part of bringing the mission to life each day.

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to be in a stationary (seated/standing) position; utilize business technology for work product delivery, communicate orally and in writing with others internal or external to the organization, utilize problem solving/critical thinking skills to discern and convey information.  May be asked to occasionally transport/move up to 30 pounds, depending on the position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The individual is regularly required to utilize comprehension, critical thinking, communication, problem solving, organization reasoning, relating to others and discernment of items such as product specifications, procedures and processes to customers (whether internal or external).  Influence, organization/classification of information and planning are also required.

The work environment is an office and home office environment. These are  representative of the environment an individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Apply now by completing your application form online. Applicants must meet the job specific application criteria to be considered. Visit our careers site at www.cochlear.us/careers to learn more.  

Cochlear Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  In addition, Cochlear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you require accommodation with completing the online application, please contact us via web or phone at 303-264-2549.