Responsibilities include:

Lead and develop a high-performing V&V team by designing scalable structures, defining career paths, and overseeing hiring, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and mentoring.
Develop multi-year staffing roadmaps aligned with growth objectives and partner globally to harmonize processes and share best practices.
Define and execute comprehensive software V&V strategies, including test planning, case design, execution, defect management, and requirements-to-test traceability.
Drive test automation initiatives by selecting frameworks, scripting, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, identifying bottlenecks, streamlining workflows, and tracking V&V metrics.
Ensure quality and regulatory compliance by embedding processes, maintaining audit readiness, and authoring process documentation.
Contribute to site leadership strategic decision-making and foster a collaborative environment as part of the site leadership team.
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, IT, Product Owners, Quality Engineers, and vendors to represent V&V in governance, negotiate scope and timelines, and escalate issues.
Manage Agile V&V delivery "in-sprint" and across releases, overseeing resources, schedules, risks, and stakeholder reporting.
Cultivate the R&D site's identity and culture by promoting innovation, continuous improvement, and customer-centric values.

About You. As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential

Proven track record as a Manager of Managers, managing high-performing teams to achieve excellence and career growth.
Deep expertise in Software Verification & Validation fundamentals, including end-to-end V&V methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Proven experience with test automation frameworks and integrating V&V into CI/CD pipelines.
Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and medical-device software regulatory frameworks (e.g. ISO 13485, IEC 62304).
Demonstrated ability to develop strategic roadmaps that anticipate verification needs and align with organisational goals.
Experience building strong, collaborative partnerships with R&D, IT, product teams, and external stakeholders.
History of translating complex V&V concepts into clear communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Success navigating Agile environments to identify process improvements and quickly resolve challenges.
Skilled in managing diverse stakeholder priorities, reporting progress transparently, and securing executive buy-in.
Experience championing a culture of innovation, quality, and customer focus within a technical organisation.
Track record of taking decisive, data-driven actions, owning outcomes, and consistently delivering on commitments.

Something extra to grab our attention

Medical-Device Industry Expertise: Hands-on experience with Class III implantable devices, particularly in hearing or neuro-stimulation.
Regulatory & Risk Management Proficiency: Deep familiarity with ISO 14971 risk management alongside ISO 13485 and IEC 62304 compliance for software in critical medical devices.
Passion for Customer centric solution: a demonstrable commitment to improving patient outcomes.