Advanced Bionics, with headquarters in Stäfa/Switzerland, belongs to one of the three worldwide leaders in research and development of Cochlear Implant (CI) systems for children and adults. The company has more than 900 employees worldwide with the distribution of its products in around 30 different countries in the world. As a member of the Sonova group Advanced Bionics combines extensive know-how in active implantable medical devices with leading technology and know-how of the world-leading hearing aid manufacturer Phonak AG regarding acoustics and micro system technology and complex audiological algorithms. The goal is to improve the hearing ability of people with profound hearing loss, thus adding to their quality of life.
In Hannover, Germany, Advanced Bionics runs the European Research Center, founded in 2008. This center focuses on implant design, new technologies, signal processing and fitting procedures in order to improve the speech understanding of CI recipients. The research center works in close cooperation with clinics, technology providers and universities from different European countries.
To support our research projects, we are now looking for an:
Pharmacologist (f/m/d)
Advanced Bionics
Our Offer:
- Attractive work conditions in an innovative extraordinary company
- Sonova and our brands offering very good perspectives and career opportunities
- Atmosphere of mutual trust in a highly motivated team
- As part of our team you help to improve the quality of life for millions of people with hearing loss
- A safe job and an open-ended employment contract in a future-proof industry
- Family friendly company and extensive company benefits
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Set up and manage projects related to pharmacological treatments of hearing loss, to some degree in combination with cochlear implants
- Work together with external partners, including universities, research labs and companies specialized in pharmacological treatment of hearing loss
- Evaluation and assessment of the potential effectiveness of pharmacotherapy concepts to mitigate sensorineural hearing loss originating from different etiologies
- Responsible for managing the interaction between the external partners and different stakeholders and groups within Sonova. You will report directly to and share expertise with the Research and Technology (R&T) and R&D departments of Advanced Bionics
- Within Advanced Bionics, you will work closely with scientists and engineers who develop appropriate cochlear implant and drug delivery systems in combination with pharmacological treatments that are under investigation
- Write reports and support publications related to the research
Education, Specialized Knowledge & Skills
- A PhD in Pharmacology or a related field
- Min 3 years of industry based experience/experience within the field of medical devices or hearing aids/cochlear implants is a plus
- Strong knowledge in pharmacology/biology
- Proficient in managing and conducting research projects
- High degree of own initiative / self-paced and -motivated
- Proficient knowledge of statistics / strong analytical skills / accuracy and attention to detail / good presentation skills
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office and fluent in English and German
- Willingness to travel up to 40 days per year
Location Advanced Bionics GmbH, European Research Center, Feodor-Lynen-Strasse 35, D-30625 Hannover, Germany
In return, we offer an exciting and challenging position with great potential for personal development, with a unique organization in a fascinating and fast-growing medical industry. If you want to work in an enthusiastic, motivated team and help launch the hearing implants of the future then send us your online application in German or English. Please contact for further information: Tim Nauwelaers, Manager Electrodes and Actuator Concepts, tim.nauwelaers@advancedbionics.com.
Advanced Bionics Deutschland GmbH
European Research Center
Feodor-Lynen-Strasse 35
D-30625 Hannover, Germany
+49 711 51070 788
www.sonova.de
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