clinical technical 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.

Join Cochlear, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, and help people hear and be heard. As a Clinical Technical Specialist for Iraq, you will deliver high-quality clinical and technical support to university clinics, audiology centres, and distributors, while enabling outstanding customer experiences and sustainable growth in the region.

Your Impact

• Provide on-call and on-site technical and fitting support, including first activations of CI systems, complex case support, integrity testing, and upgrade assistance.
• Support surgery and perform intra-operative measurements as required.
• Deliver clinical and product training (onsite and online) to new and existing professional customers; contribute content to clinical newsletters and projects.
• Adopt value-based selling concepts (e.g., Miller Heiman) in partnership with the Territory Manager; maintain accurate records in the CRM.
• Represent Cochlear at professional, candidate, and recipient events; support Cochlear Academy programs as requested.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Audiology or Engineering (Master’s in Audiology preferred).
• Experience with cochlear implant fitting and clinical workflows; confident delivering training to professionals.
• Comfort supporting clinical teams during surgery and intra-operative measurements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; disciplined with CRM and documentation.
• Fluency in English plus Arabic and/or Kurdish (Sorani/Badini) preferred; valid passport and ability to travel frequently across Iraq.

Location & Travel

Field-based across Iraq (including Kurdistan). Primary base to be confirmed (e.g., Baghdad or Erbil). Frequent travel and flexible working hours are required.

Why Cochlear

• Meaningful work that changes lives through world-leading technology and clinical partnerships.
• Access to Cochlear Academy learning resources and a culture that supports your professional growth.
• Collaborative, mission-driven team with opportunities to represent Cochlear at scientific and community events.

How To Apply

Please apply via our careers site with your CV (in English).

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.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com