Head of Strategy and Transformation

Aurora, IL

Head of Regional Strategy and Transformation

Shape the future of our North America business.

As the Head of Regional Strategy & Transformation, you’ll partner directly with the President of North America to define, drive, and execute the region’s most critical strategic initiatives. In this highly visible role, you’ll translate business insights into action—helping shape the mid- and long-term direction of our hearing care business. This is a rare opportunity to make a measurable impact at scale and work closely with senior leaders across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to advance Sonova’s mission of helping ensure others enjoy the delight of hearing.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the President and North America Leadership Team to define, prioritize, and execute regional strategic plans aligned with global priorities
• Conduct market, competitive, and customer analyses to identify growth opportunities, risks, and emerging trends
• Lead strategic planning cycles, business cases, and executive-level presentations that support data-driven decision-making
• Partner cross-functionally to drive strategic initiatives, including M&A evaluations, business development, and operational transformation projects
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior leadership, providing actionable insights to improve regional performance
• Monitor progress against key strategic goals and recommend adjustments to ensure continued alignment with business objectives
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration and influence outcomes
  
  
  

More about you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, or business transformation
• 3+ years at a top-tier consultancy (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Strategy&, Kearney) highly preferred
• Proven success leading strategic initiatives within healthcare, MedTech, or consumer industries
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills with a data-driven mindset
• Confident communicator and influencer, capable of navigating complex stakeholder environments
• Experience in a global, matrixed organization with the ability to lead without formal authority
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
  
  
  

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Don't meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact Sonova Human Resources

What we offer:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company paid life/ad&d insurance
• Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
  
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• STD LTD Buy-ups available
  
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
• Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform
• Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.
  
  

This role's pay range is between: $190,000 - $250,000 . This role is also bonus and EEAP eligible. Compensation is determined by experience and location.

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

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.