Staefa, Switzerland

Innovation Director (m/f/d)

Are you ready to take full ownership of a global product line and turn customer insights and technological innovation into sustainable commercial success?

As Innovation Director, you will lead a product line within Phonak and take full commercial and strategic ownership across its entire lifecycle—from initial concept and launch through in-market optimization and phase-out. You will lead decisions across product, price, placement, and promotion while driving sustainable revenue, margin, and portfolio performance.

More about the role

• Own the product line strategy, roadmap, launch readiness, in-market performance, and phase-out decisions.
• Lead the 4Ps—product, price, placement, and promotion—in line with the brand and business strategy.
• Drive revenue, margin, and overall commercial performance through robust business cases, strategic plans, and growth initiatives.
• Translate customer needs, market trends, competitive activity, and technological developments into business opportunities and product priorities.
• Lead cross-functional alignment and execution across R&D, regions, Marcom, Portfolio Integration, Operations, and other key stakeholders.
• Manage lifecycle economics, including cost of goods, gross margin, portfolio complexity, and phase-in and phase-out planning.
• Prioritize relevant engineering and portfolio changes and ensure disciplined execution from concept through post-launch improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop Senior Product Managers and Product Managers, creating a high-performing and inclusive team culture.

More about you

• A university degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, combined with a strong understanding of both marketing and engineering environments.
• At least 10 years of experience in B2B or B2B2C Marketing or Business Management, preferably within a technical and innovation-driven organization.
• Proven experience managing a product group or business segment with global P&L, revenue, and margin responsibility.
• Broad expertise across product strategy, definition, positioning, development, launch, in-market steering, and lifecycle management.
• Strong experience in cost optimization, portfolio management, project management, and cross-functional leadership across Marketing, Sales, and R&D.
• A successful track record in people leadership, coaching, and team development.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders at Management Board and CEO level.
• Fluent English skills; German-language skills are advantageous.
• Knowledge of the hearing-care or broader medical-device industry would be considered an advantage.

More about what we offer

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we are committed to building an inclusive culture where you can balance a successful career with your life outside of work through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both professional and personal development, with strong growth opportunities supported by individual development plans.

Application process

Magdalena Suszek, Talent Acquisition Partner, is looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform, including your CV and cover letter. For this vacancy, only direct applications will be considered.