Scientific Content Specialist

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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 world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

The Opportunity

We’re excited to introduce a brand-new, full-time role to Cochlear - Scientific Content Specialist, based at our Macquarie University Campus, Head Office. As the first person in this position, you’ll have a clear framework and direction, along with the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing refinement of ways of working. You’ll support the execution and coordination of scientific communication activities, help embed effective processes, and ensure deliverables are accurate, aligned, and high quality.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their career, with a scientific or audiological degree, who’s eager to make a real impact. As part of the Medical Affairs Scientific Communications team, you’ll work closely with global, regional, and cross‑functional teams to support scientific communication activities across the lifecycle. This includes coordinating study registrations, supporting the preparation of scientific content, and assisting with conference abstracts and related activities. You’ll play a key role in helping establish and embed effective ways of working, contributing to well‑organised, high‑quality delivery to ensure Cochlear’s science is communicated clearly, consistently, and with meaningful impact for clinicians and patients worldwide.

Team Culture

You’ll be joining a team that values excellence, collaboration, and shared purpose. We foster a supportive and collegial environment built on open communication, mutual respect, and teamwork. We believe a positive and inclusive culture enables people to do their best work and deliver meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical study registrations across recognised public trial registries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely updates.
• Support the preparation, organisation, and maintenance of scientific evidence and content, including publications and internal evidence resources.
• Assist with the coordination and submission of conference abstracts, posters, and presentations, supporting high‑quality, compliant scientific communication.
• Help establish and refine internal processes and tracking to enable consistent, well‑organised delivery across scientific communication activities.

What makes this opportunity unique?

This role places you at the heart of clinical evidence dissemination while building hands‑on expertise in scientific communication, regulatory‑aligned processes, and global medical affairs.

About You

Essential

• Degree in a medical, health‑related, or scientific discipline
• Understanding of clinical research and study design
• Ability to interpret and summarise scientific literature
• Strong writing, editing, and project coordination skills
• Familiarity with publishing standards (ICMJE)
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desired

• Experience in audiology or clinical study registration
• Knowledge of clinical research regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution

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. 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.

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