Principal Scientist

Sonova
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 131,000 - 165,000 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 8+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Scientific leadership","Scientific writing","Analytical thinking","Communication","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Lead scientific strategy and evidence generation for global clinical development programs supporting innovative medical device technologies. Design and oversee clinical studies (pivotal, post-market, investigator-sponsored, real-world evidence), author clinical/regulatory documents, and support regulatory interactions with health authorities. Analyze evidence to shape clinical development and regulatory strategy, and publish findings through manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations while collaborating across Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, and external experts.

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Principal Scientist

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Job Summary

Lead scientific strategy and evidence generation for global clinical development programs supporting innovative medical device technologies. Design and oversee clinical studies (pivotal, post-market, investigator-sponsored, real-world evidence), author clinical/regulatory documents, and support regulatory interactions with health authorities. Analyze evidence to shape clinical development and regulatory strategy, and publish findings through manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations while collaborating across Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, and external experts.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the scientific design, development, and oversight of pivotal, post-market, investigator-sponsored, and real-world evidence studies.
  • •Develop clinical protocols, Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), literature reviews, and supporting clinical/regulatory documents for submissions.
  • •Support scientific activities for regulatory submissions, including justifications, responses to health-authority questions, and agency interactions.
  • •Analyze and interpret clinical and scientific evidence to guide clinical development, regulatory strategy, and evidence generation.
  • •Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, R&D, and external experts to advance programs and lead scientific publication content.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 131,000 - 165,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kLife InsurancePaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
  • •8+ years of experience in clinical development, clinical research, Medical Affairs, or Scientific Affairs, including protocol development and scientific writing.
  • •Demonstrated experience creating clinical study protocols, Clinical Study Reports, regulatory scientific documents, and scientific publications.
  • •Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, ISO 14155, FDA regulations, and medical device clinical development.
  • •Excellent scientific writing, analytical, communication, presentation, and project-management skills.
Experience:8+ yearsClinical developmentClinical researchMedical affairsScientific affairsMedical devicesReal-world evidence
Education:Master's in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or related scientific discipline
Skills:Scientific leadershipScientific writingAnalytical thinkingCommunicationCross-functional collaboration
Tech Stack:ICH-GCPISO 14155FDA regulations

Company Brief

Sonova
Designs, manufactures, and distributes hearing care solutions including hearing aids, cochlear implant accessories, and wireless communication devices, serving audiologists and consumers worldwide through clinics, retail networks, and distribution partners.
Industry: Medical Devices
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Stäfa, Switzerland
Founded: 1947
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