Scientific Communications Writer

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 Opportunity

Due to growth in the Global Scientific Communications team, an exciting opportunity exist for an experienced writer to join the team in the position of Scientific Communications Writer.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Scientific Communications, the Scientific Communications Writer will be a key producer of scientific content targeted at healthcare professionals, institutions, internal stakeholders and external customers.

Your responsibilities include:

- Conducting literature reviews
- Developing evidence-based communication for Cochlear Sponsored Studies
- Writing, reviewing and submitting scientific manuscripts to peer reviewed journals
- Developing abstracts, posters, and presentations, targeting professional and non-professional audiences
- Creating systematic publication alerts to identify new literature
- Performing systematic and or non-systematic literature reviews and summaries
- Preparing and delivering content for white papers and or slide decks on thematic reviews for internal and external audiences
- Driving awareness of Scientific Communication processes across Clinical and non clinical functions across Cochlear

About You. As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

- A thorough understanding of best-practice guidelines for publishing company-sponsored scientific communications, such as manuscripts, meeting presentations, posters, and abstracts, plain-language summaries (e.g., ICMJE recommendations, Good Publication Practice (GPP)-4 guidelines)
- Experience producing academic publications, in a medical, health-related or scientific discipline
- Track record of delivering written scientific communications, including publications, White Papers, abstracts, and podium presentations involving internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to working cross-functionally and cross-geographically to deliver goals within agreed timeframes
- Good project management skills, including establishing project timelines and milestones.
- Experience in the audiological industry (preferred)
- Familiarity with applicable Clinical Research Regulations (ISO13485, ISO14155, ISO9001, FDA 21CFR820 etc), (preferred)
- Experience in the design and use of health economics and research outcomes for the purposes of promoting medical products (preferred)
- Ability to communicate complex material in presentations and discussions in lay language.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office (word, excel and power point)

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.

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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.

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