Head of R&D Business Sector Refractive (f/m/x)

Seeing beyond - future of medical technology 

For more than 100 years, ZEISS medical technology has been driving progress in ophthalmology and microsurgery. In ophthalmology, our solutions help to maintain and improve people's vision at every stage of their lives. In microsurgery, our solutions enable targeted interventions on diseased tissue so that small and sensitive organs continue to function optimally. 

Medical technology from ZEISS supports medical professionals in improving the lives of patients worldwide. The fact that our actions have a direct impact on people's well-being is what drives us every day.

In this key leadership role, you translate strategic product and workflow roadmaps into successful solutions and create sustainable value for our customers and patients worldwide.

Your Role

• You drive the successful implementation of innovative product and workflow roadmaps and ensure technical excellence in line with the strategic objectives of the business sector
• You provide technical design authority and steer the workflow architecture across contributing products and solutions
• You lead the global R&D workflow organization, programs and projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while securing the required support from Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Quality and Operations
• You drive the continuous development, adaptation and sustaining of products and applications throughout their entire lifecycle
• You establish a strong and continuous innovation exchange with Advanced Development and ensure a seamless transition of new technologies and concepts into product development
• You ensure efficient innovation execution in line with the agreed business sector workflow and product roadmaps
• You foster effective collaboration across global and interdisciplinary teams, creating clarity, alignment and accountability for successful execution

Your Profile

• You hold a university degree in natural sciences, engineering or a related discipline; an additional qualification in business administration, such as an MBA, is an advantage
• You bring extensive years of relevant professional experience, including proven experience in disciplinary leadership
• You combine broad business and commercial expertise with strong strategic planning capabilities
• You have strong project and program management skills and experience in complex, international R&D environments
• You bring experience in global service management and managing cross-functional interfaces
• You have sound knowledge of contract development and negotiation.
• You demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, including people development, stakeholder management and building effective global networks
• You combine a strong customer and results orientation with the ability to translate strategy into execution.
• You communicate confidently across cultures and have strong negotiation skills
• You are fluent in English; additional language skills are an advantage
• You are willing to travel frequently national and international

 

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Jana Benn