Clinical Technical Specialist

Cochlear Limited; Abha; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear Limited in Abha, Saudi Arabia invites applications for a Clinical Technical Specialist. You will work with surgeons, audiologists and healthcare professionals across the South Region, providing expert clinical and technical support from pre-operative planning to device programming and follow-up.

The role requires a degree in audiology or related field, 2–3 years in a clinical or technical healthcare setting, and willingness to travel extensively within the region.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in audiology, biomedical engineering, healthcare sciences or equivalent.
• Two to three years of relevant clinical or technical healthcare experience.
• Experience supporting surgical procedures or working in surgical environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and technical guidance across Cochlear’s implant and acoustic hearing solutions.
• Support surgeons and clinical teams with planning, device programming, troubleshooting and patient-outcome optimisation.
• Provide pre-operative consultation, intra-operative technical assistance and post-operative follow-up.
• Design and deliver practical training for surgeons, audiologists and clinical teams.
• Facilitate workshops and clinical education programmes.
• Travel extensively within the South Region of Saudi Arabia and beyond as needed.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Arabic/English

Driving licence

Education

Audiology or Biomedical Engineering degree

Job description

## Clinical Technical SpecialistApply: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Full time: Posted Today: R-624220## **Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time.**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.Location: Abha, Saudi Arabia Field-based role supporting the South Region Help healthcare professionals deliver better hearing outcomesCochlear develops implantable hearing solutions that help people experience a world of sound. We are looking for a Clinical Technical Specialist to provide expert support to surgeons, audiologists and other healthcare professionals across the South Region of Saudi Arabia. Based in Abha, you will act as a trusted clinical and technical partner to customers. Your work will span the patient journey, from pre-surgical planning and procedure support to device programming, clinical education and ongoing troubleshooting. This opportunity combines clinical expertise, education and long-term customer partnership. It will suit someone who enjoys working directly with healthcare professionals and wants to help build sustainable hearing-care capabilities across the region. **The opportunity**In this role, you will:* Provide clinical and technical guidance across Cochlear’s cochlear implant and acoustic hearing solutions.* Support surgeons and clinical teams with surgical planning, procedures, device programming, troubleshooting and patient-outcome optimisation.* Provide pre-operative consultation, intra-operative technical assistance and appropriate post-operative follow-up.* Design and deliver practical training for surgeons, audiologists, speech therapists and clinical support teams.* Facilitate workshops, hands-on sessions and clinical education programmes.* Support the introduction and effective use of new products and software.* Build trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, clinical champions and other stakeholders.* Contribute clinical expertise to account planning, tenders, reimbursement discussions and market-development opportunities.* Represent Cochlear at relevant professional meetings, conferences and educational events.* Maintain accurate activity and case-support records.* Work in accordance with Cochlear’s quality and safety procedures, relevant ethical standards and applicable regulatory requirements. This is a highly mobile field position involving extensive travel across the South Region, including overnight travel and possible travel elsewhere in Saudi Arabia. **What you will bring** You will have:* A degree in audiology, biomedical engineering, healthcare sciences or another relevant field, with audiology highly preferred.* Two to three years of relevant experience in clinical audiology or a clinical, technical or customer-facing healthcare environment.* Experience supporting surgical procedures or working in surgical environments.* Strong presentation, training and communication skills.* Professional fluency in Arabic and English.* The ability to build credible, lasting relationships with healthcare professionals.* The confidence to work independently and manage changing priorities across a field-based territory.* A valid driving licence, or the ability to obtain the locally required licence.* The willingness and flexibility to travel extensively. Audiologists must hold a current Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) audiology licence. **Experience that would be advantageous**It would be helpful if you have experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas:* Cochlear implants, hearing healthcare, ENT devices or implantable medical devices.* The Saudi healthcare system, including Ministry of Health structures and hospital procurement.* SFDA regulatory requirements.* Training or professional education for clinical audiences.* Healthcare markets in Saudi Arabia, the GCC or the wider Middle East.* CRM platforms, including Salesforce.* Reimbursement or health-insurance processes. **How you work**You put customers and patient outcomes at the centre of your decisions. You communicate complex clinical information clearly, adapt your approach to different audiences and build trust by providing dependable support.You are proactive and comfortable taking responsibility for a field territory, while collaborating closely with colleagues across clinical, sales, marketing, regulatory, quality and customer-support teams. You demonstrate cultural awareness, patience and persistence when developing long-term relationships.What success looks like **Success in this role means:*** Healthcare professionals receive timely and credible clinical support.* Surgical and programming assistance is delivered safely and consistently.* Customers become more confident and capable in using Cochlear solutions.* Strong clinical relationships support sustainable programme development.* Clinical insight contributes to customer adoption and regional growth.* Field activity is completed with appropriate attention to quality, documentation, safety and compliance. **Take the next step**If you want to combine your clinical expertise with education, technical problem-solving and meaningful customer partnership, we would like to hear from you. At Cochlear, your work can help healthcare professionals deliver meaningful outcomes for people with hearing loss. 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.