Associate Clinical Territory Manager - Virginia Territory
Cochlear
Summary
Cochlear is helping people hear and be heard around the world. Join our mission and build a career that combines your audiology background with clinical support, surgical support, customer education, and territory development.
Job description
Position Spotlight
- Develop expertise in cochlear implant and bone conduction hearing solutions through a comprehensive training program
- Provide clinical, surgical, educational, and sales support across North and Central Virginia
- Build business and sales capabilities while partnering with experienced field and corporate teams
- Candidates must live within the assigned territory; the DMV area is not included
- Master’s degree in Audiology or Au.D. preferred, with relevant clinical or surgical experience strongly preferred
About the role
Cochlear is helping people hear and be heard around the world. Join our mission and build a career that combines your audiology background with clinical support, surgical support, customer education, and territory development.
In this role, you will cover North and Central Virginia. Please note that the DMV area is not included in this territory, and candidates must live within the assigned geography.
You will participate in a comprehensive 3-to-4-month training program that combines classroom learning, field-based development, cross-functional exposure, and surgical training. As you progress, you will build in-depth expertise in Cochlear's cochlear implant and bone conduction solutions while developing the business and sales capabilities needed to support customers and contribute to the territory's success.
To be successful, you will demonstrate learning agility, a commitment to professional development, and the ability to translate your clinical knowledge into effective customer and territory support.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop clinical and product expertise across Cochlear’s cochlear implant and bone conduction solutions
- Support professional customers through clinical education, product training, and troubleshooting
- Develop the knowledge required to provide effective support in surgical environments
- Effectively communicate and position Cochlear’s product features and brand benefits
- Build business and sales acumen while contributing to territory planning and execution
- Develop strong, collaborative relationships with customers, field partners, mentors, and cross-functional teams
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:
- Master’s degree in Audiology or Au.D degree; prior clinical and/or surgical experience strongly preferred
- Must have demonstrated experience in hearing health, cochlear implant technology and/or hearing solutions industry. Strong background in implantable solutions strongly preferred. Sales experience preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated prioritization and organization skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to maintain close and collaborative communication with field and corporate teams
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Depending on territory coverage requirements, must also have access to a reliable vehicle.
- Must meet all credentialing requirements to obtain hospital and surgical center access.
- Ability to travel up to 60%, including some overnight travel.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Audiology or Au.D degree
- Prior clinical and/or surgical experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience in hearing health, cochlear implant technology and/or hearing solutions industry
- Strong background in implantable solutions strongly preferred
- Sales experience preferred but not required
- Demonstrated prioritization and organization skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Must meet all credentialing requirements to obtain hospital and surgical center access
- Ability to travel up to 60%, including some overnight travel
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Maternity leave
- Paternity leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Pet insurance
Company overview
Cochlear Limited is a global leader in implantable hearing solutions, specializing in the design, manufacture, and supply of advanced medical devices for hearing loss treatment. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the company has transformed the lives of over 700,000 people worldwide with its innovative hearing technologies. Cochlear's flagship products include the Nucleus cochlear implant system, Baha bone conduction implants, and Hybrid electro-acoustic implants, which collectively address various types and severities of hearing impairment. As the market leader with approximately 50% global market share in cochlear implants, the company operates in over 180 countries with a workforce of more than 4,000 employees across 50 nations. Cochlear invests over AUD$180 million annually in research and development, holding more than 100 registered patent families and consistently pushing the boundaries of hearing technology. The company's comprehensive product portfolio includes not only implantable devices but also sound processors, wireless accessories, and after-market support services, creating a complete ecosystem for hearing rehabilitation. With a strong commitment to innovation and patient outcomes, Cochlear continues to pioneer new technologies that improve speech understanding, sound clarity, and quality of life for individuals with hearing loss.