Business Development Manager (f/m/x)
Zeiss Group Open At a glance
Manager-level Business Development role at Zeiss Group. Oberkochen · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate €59,563–€102,562 across Germany.
Zeiss Group has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Help shape the strategy and turn it into plans across the three microsurgery business sectors
- Find, assess and pursue growth opportunities through partnerships, investments and acquisitions
- Lead strategic projects and build detailed understanding of customers, procedures and markets
What you bring
- A strong academic record in a relevant science, medical, healthcare, engineering or economics discipline
- Hands-on background in strategy, business development and project delivery, including complex initiatives or deal work
- Deep capability in market and competitor research, company assessment and business-case creation
- Fluent English and readiness to work with doctors and surgeons, including in operating-room settings
Who this fits
You’ll start across neuro- and spine surgery, ENT, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and dentistry, then focus more closely on one sector over time. The role suits someone who can combine strategic analysis with cross-disciplinary work and engage with medical professionals.
From the employer
Your Role
The Microsurgery (MCS) Strategic Business Unit at Carl Zeiss Meditec AG is searching for a Business Development Manager (f/m/x). Your role will initially cover all three Business Sectors of MCS: Neuro- and Spinesurgery, ENT and Plastic & Reconstructive surgery, and Dentistry.
Over time you will increasingly focus on one Business Sector and combine functional expertise with detailed knowledge about the specific customer group, the performed surgical procedures, and the market.
As Business developer (f/m/x) your task is to help achieve our growth plans by
Contributing to the development and execution of strategy
Developing the external opportunity funnel: Identify, evaluate, and execute internal and external growth opportunities via strategic partnerships, investments, M&A
Execute and manage strategic projects
Build up deep knowledge of the customer and the markets
Your Profile
A degree with excellent grades in natural sciences, medicine, healthcare, engineering, or economics. PhD or MBA a plus
Practical experience in strategy development, business development, and project management. Project experience in managing complex strategic projects, M&A, or strategic partnership development
Professional experience at one of the leading management consultancies, in business development, or in corporate strategy a plus
Experience within the medical technology industry a plus
Profound experience in market and competition analysis, company evaluation, and business case development. Outstanding analytical competence and strategic thinking
Strong communication skills and ability to work in diverse and interdisciplinary teams
Ready to work in the medical device industry, with medical doctors and surgeons (inside and outside the operating room)
Fluent English skills, German a plus
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Sabrina Rieker
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