Leading Innovation in Healthcare with Advanced Data Science

6 days ago

District of Belconnen, Australia beBeeData Full time $169,158 - $191,150

As a full-time Principal Data Scientist, you will lead the development and integration of data science capabilities across R&D. You will guide the development of data strategies, mentor a growing guild of data scientists, and drive key cross-functional initiatives that enhance our product ecosystem.

Job Description

Cochlear has an opportunity for a full-time Principal Data Scientist role based in our Macquarie, Sydney office. The role is essential in delivering next-generation AI-enabled tools to improve hearing outcomes, surgical guidance, and audiologist support.

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading and mentoring a cross-functional community of R&D data scientists through a technical guild
  • Driving the development and implementation of AI-enabled features across medical products and services
  • Ensuring compliance with Good Machine Learning Practices (GMLP) and relevant AI regulations in a regulated medical device environment
  • Shaping Cochlear's data science strategy in alignment with product and research innovation roadmaps
  • Collaborating with internal and external partners to build shared data lake infrastructures for research and product use
  • Supporting key research partnerships and participating in data-rich innovation projects
  • Acting as a technical expert and contributor to select R&D initiatives in surgical algorithms, hearing outcomes, or rehabilitation tools
  • Coordinating cross-functional data infrastructure projects across IT, Quality, Clinical, and Marketing teams
Required Skills and Qualifications

To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

  • Data science experience in the Healthcare industry (>5y), preferably within medical devices for chronic disease, with proven research credentials
  • Technical expertise in machine learning, statistical methods, and data pipeline architecture
  • High creativity and a strong track record of innovation
  • Strong planning and execution abilities in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to align diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Leadership skills both as a manager and influencer across functional boundaries
  • Strategic thinking and ability to translate product visions into technical roadmaps
  • Experience managing collaborative research and data infrastructure projects
  • Agile mindset with the ability to balance speed and regulatory quality
  • Willingness to travel significantly to engage with partners and stakeholders
Benefits

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. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported.

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We're the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. We have provided more than 600,000 implantable devices, helping people of all ages to lead full and active lives.

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