Principal Scientist (Valencia (CA), United States)

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

Provide scientific leadership across global clinical development programs for medical device technologies. Own study design and oversight for pivotal, post-market, investigator-sponsored, and real-world evidence studies, including protocols, CSRs, and literature reviews. Lead regulatory scientific strategy by preparing scientific justifications and responses to health authorities, and analyze evidence to shape clinical development. Collaborate cross-functionally and publish scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.

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Principal Scientist (Valencia (CA), United States)

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Job Summary

Provide scientific leadership across global clinical development programs for medical device technologies. Own study design and oversight for pivotal, post-market, investigator-sponsored, and real-world evidence studies, including protocols, CSRs, and literature reviews. Lead regulatory scientific strategy by preparing scientific justifications and responses to health authorities, and analyze evidence to shape clinical development. Collaborate cross-functionally and publish scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
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 from concept through completion and publication.
  • •Develop clinical study protocols, Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), literature reviews, and clinical/regulatory documents for regulatory submissions.
  • •Lead scientific activities supporting regulatory submissions, including scientific justifications, responses to health-authority questions, and interactions with regulatory agencies.
  • •Analyze and interpret clinical and scientific evidence to support clinical development, regulatory strategy, and evidence generation across the product lifecycle.
  • •Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, R&D, external experts, and cross-functional partners; develop and review scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 131,000 - 165,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kLife InsuranceDisability CoveragePaid LeavePaid HolidaysParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
  • •Minimum 8 years of experience in clinical development, clinical research, Medical Affairs, or Scientific Affairs, including protocol development and scientific writing.
  • •Develop clinical study protocols, Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), 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+ yearsMedical devicesClinical developmentClinical researchMedical AffairsScientific affairs
Education:Master's in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or another related scientific discipline
Skills:Scientific writingAnalytical skillsCommunicationPresentationProject-managementCross-functional collaborationScientific leadership
Tech Stack:ICH-GCPISO 14155FDA regulationsFDA PMA/IDEEU MDRReference-managementStatistical software

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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