Director, Performance Insights and Lifecycle Management

Sonova AG•Santa Clarita, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Lifecycle Management, Insights & Performance is a strategic leadership role responsible for maximizing the long-term value of the company’s medical device portfolio across global markets. This individual drives lifecycle strategy from launch optimization through maturity and end-of-life planning, while embedding data-driven insights and performance analytics into commercial decision-making. The role integrates portfolio strategy, market intelligence, pricing performance, demand planning alignment, and post-market optimization within a regulated healthcare environment. This is an on-site (Valencia, CA) opportunity for leading key projects support global business success such as strategic planning, market modelling, competitive analysis, and M&A activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
10+ years of related experience in Finance or FP&A, with strong business acumen.
Prior experience in M&A and business development required.
Demonstrated experience in analytical roles such as finance or consulting, with strong problem-solving capabilities.
Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to senior stakeholders.
High intellectual curiosity with the ability to quickly learn, adapt, and operate effectively in new or complex environments.
A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Nice To Haves

Class III implantable medical device experience strongly preferred, ideally combining both commercial and technical exposure.

Responsibilities

Lead global portfolio lifecycle strategy, including governance across all product phases (launch through sunset), driving decisions on line extensions, SKU rationalization, platform transitions, and innovation opportunities.
Oversee enterprise portfolio performance and risk management, conducting executive portfolio reviews and developing strategies for obsolescence, lifecycle risks, and long-term product viability.
Build and lead global analytics and market intelligence capabilities, delivering executive dashboards, KPIs, and data-driven insights on portfolio health, revenue, margins, and market share.
Translate complex data into strategic insights, integrating competitive intelligence, market research, and Voice of Customer to inform product and portfolio decisions.
Drive commercial performance optimization, partnering with global teams on pricing, product positioning, profitability, and turnaround strategies for underperforming products.
Provide cross-functional enterprise leadership, aligning R&D, regulatory, operations, finance, and commercial teams to ensure product strategy, regulatory compliance, and market execution are fully integrated.
Lead long-term strategic planning and organizational impact, including 3–5 year portfolio roadmaps, M&A and partnership evaluations, and advising executive leadership on investment priorities while building scalable, high-performing teams and processes.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
TeleHealth options
401k plan with company match
Company paid life/ad&d insurance
Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
STD LTD Buy-ups available
Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
Legal/ID Theft Assistance
PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays
Paid parental bonding leave
Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Hearing aid discount for employees and family
Internal social recognition platform