ZEISS

Research Microscopy Solutions

SeniorManagerStrategyResearchMicroscopySolutions

oberkochen, baden-wurttemberg, germany FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior Manager Strategy – Research Microscopy Solutions at ZEISS. Skills: strategy, market analyses, business development, M&A, organizational development. developing the long-term strategic vision for the microscopy business in the Life Sciences and Pharma segments. serving as a strategic advisor to the leadership team”

What You'll Achieve.

promote lasting competitiveness and growth

Industry & Context.

Research Microscopy Solutions
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's degree in Business, Economics, or related financial skills, At least 5 years’ experience in management consulting, strategy, or similar fast-paced strategic roles leading project teams, Work experience in biotech, pharma or other life sciences industry with high-tech products, problem-solving skills, results orientation, project management skills, communication skills, Enjoy collaborating closely across organizational boundaries and working with interdisciplinary teams

Nice to Have

Fluency in proficiency in German is a plus

What You'll Do.

developing the long-term strategic vision for the microscopy business in the Life Sciences and Pharma segments

serving as a strategic advisor to the leadership team

ensuring that market trends

organizational strengths

and financial frameworks are cohesively integrated to promote lasting competitiveness and growth

Guide and shape the SBU’s long-term strategy in coordination with management

Manage the implementation of strategies and monitor their progress

Design and lead key strategic projects and growth initiatives independently

Provide thought leadership on business

and emerging market trends in your area

Assess new business prospects

future business models

Support organizational change and efforts to improve processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Engage stakeholders at all levels, including the Business Segment leadership team and the ZEISS Executive Board; collaborating closely across organizational boundaries; working with interdisciplinary teams

Communication Scope

communication skills; present clear recommendations

Process & Methodology

leading project teams, Manage the implementation of strategies and monitor their progress, Design and lead key strategic projects and growth initiatives independently

Full Job Description

**Excellence in metrology and microscopy at ZEISS** ZEISS Industrial Quality & Research ensures quality standards and enables scientific research wherever maximum precision is required: with multi-dimensional measurement technology, high-resolution microscope systems and intelligent software for industrial quality assurance, research and material testing. ZEISS helps to make the smallest structures and processes recognisable. The Strategy Team of the Business Segment**Industrial Quality and Research** is responsible for defining the strategic direction of the metrology and microscopy business and facilitating its implementation across various projects in growth markets like pharma, biotech but also new electrical vehicles and semiconductor industry. Core responsibilities include conducting comprehensive market analyses, formulating robust strategies, supporting the expansion of new business areas—including potential acquisitions—and advancing organizational development and process optimization initiatives. As **Senior Manager Strategy - Research Microscopy Solutions** , you will be instrumental in developing the long-term strategic vision for the microscopy business in the Life Sciences and Pharma segments. In this capacity, you will serve as a strategic advisor to the leadership team, ensuring that market trends, organizational strengths, and financial frameworks are cohesively integrated to promote lasting competitiveness and growth. **Your role** * Guide and shape the SBU’s long-term strategy in coordination with management * Manage the implementation of strategies and monitor their progress * Design and lead key strategic projects and growth initiatives independently * Provide thought leadership on business, strategy, and emerging market trends in your area * Assess new business prospects, future business models, and M&A candidates * Support organizational change and efforts to improve processes * Engage stakeholders at all levels, including the Business Segment

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