Change people’s lives and love what you do! Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear and be heard. As a top 100 medical device company and market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear or acoustic implant system than any other. 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.

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and commercially minded Executive Assistant & Executive Operations Coordinator to support our President EMEA and selected members of the EMEA Leadership Team.

This is a broad and visible role, combining senior executive support with operational coordination and project delivery across EMEA. It would suit someone who enjoys working close to senior leaders, managing priorities with discretion, and helping drive effective execution across a complex international region.

About the role

• Provide high-quality support to the President EMEA and selected Vice Presidents, including complex diary management, travel coordination, expenses, communications and meeting logistics.

• Coordinate EMEA Leadership Team meetings, Town Halls, workshops and regional business reviews, including agendas, materials and follow-up actions.

• Support commercial operations by tracking initiatives, consolidating inputs, preparing presentations and helping monitor key priorities across sales, marketing, customer service and operations.

• Act as a trusted liaison across internal teams, external stakeholders and global partners, ensuring smooth communication and timely delivery.

• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives, using sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive information.

What you will bring

• Proven experience supporting senior executives in a multinational or matrixed environment.

• Strong project coordination experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders across geographies.

• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong business acumen and an interest in commercial operations and strategic execution.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience with business systems such as Salesforce or similar platforms.

• High attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the discretion required to work with confidential information.

• Fluency in English.

Nice to have

• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, life sciences or another regulated environment.

• Exposure to strategic planning, reporting, financial tracking or data analysis.

• Experience working across EMEA markets and cultures.

• Additional European language skills, particularly German.

Why join Cochlear?

This is an opportunity to play an important role in a purpose-driven organisation, partnering closely with senior leaders and contributing to initiatives that support our EMEA business. You will join a collaborative, inclusive environment where your organisation, judgement and ability to connect people and priorities will make a meaningful impact.