Senior Director BI, Data & Analytics at Sonova Group

Lead Sonova's Global Data & Analytics Transformation

Sonova is seeking an experienced Senior Director, BI, Data & Analytics to lead the company's global data and analytics organization. Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer (CDO), this executive role will define and execute Sonova's enterprise-wide data strategy, driving business value through analytics, AI, modern data platforms, and data governance.

This is a highly strategic leadership position responsible for transforming the organization into a truly data-driven enterprise while enabling innovation, operational excellence, and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global enterprise data and analytics strategy.
• Lead and scale a centralized global Data & Analytics organization, managing direct and indirect teams across multiple regions.
• Establish enterprise-wide data governance, data architecture standards, and operating models.
• Drive adoption of modern cloud-based data platforms, AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics capabilities.
• Partner closely with executive leadership, IT, and business functions to identify and prioritize high-value data initiatives.
• Lead enterprise data transformation programs, ensuring measurable business outcomes and value realization.
• Build and oversee scalable data engineering, data science, business intelligence, and analytics capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to monetize data and develop innovative data products.
• Manage external technology partners and strategic vendors.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives on data strategy, AI opportunities, governance, investment decisions, and emerging technologies.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or another quantitative discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Data, Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Digital organizations.
• Proven success leading enterprise-wide data transformation in large, global organizations.
• Experience developing and executing enterprise data strategy and digital architecture roadmaps.
• Strong background in data governance, data management, enterprise analytics, and modern cloud data platforms.
• Demonstrated experience leading Data Engineering, Data Science, Business Intelligence, and Analytics teams.
• Experience redesigning operating models, organizational capabilities, and data functions.
• Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, and advanced analytics solutions.
• Experience managing large global teams, external vendors, and strategic technology partnerships.
• Commercial mindset with experience identifying business value from data and analytics investments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Fluent English.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within healthcare, medical devices, life sciences, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of international regulatory environments.
• German language skills are advantageous.
  
  

Location

• This role can be based in Berlin, Singapore or Staefa
  
  

Leadership Profile

We are looking for a visionary leader who combines strategic thinking with operational excellence. The successful candidate will inspire global teams, influence senior stakeholders, and create a culture where data becomes a strategic asset across the enterprise.

You are an influential executive with the ability to simplify complex topics, build strong cross-functional partnerships, challenge the status quo, and drive meaningful business transformation through data, analytics, and AI.

Why Join Sonova?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of enterprise data and analytics within a global market leader. You will play a pivotal role in defining the company's data vision, enabling AI-driven decision making, and creating sustainable competitive advantage through world-class data capabilities.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.