Grow with us Your Responsibilities
Co-develop and drive the execution of theTestingsegments strategic and operational priorities in alignment with Business Unitsobjectives steering globally the segment performance across commercial operational and customer metrics to maximize its contribution (revenue margin service KPIs and cost efficiency)
Guide the evolution of segment-specific products and offerings to deliversegment relevantinnovation and enhancements that accelerate customers development and enable fastertime-to-success while driving market adoption
Strengthenthe segmentsglobalmarket presence by driving focused commercial initiatives and partnering with Central Sales to applysegment-specifictechnicalexpertisethat grows pipeline enhances win rates and expands market penetration
Elevate operational excellence across the segment by driving adherence to quality cost delivery reliability and process standards
Expand andoptimizethe segments operational capacitygloballyandits footprint by ensuring effectiveutilizationof existing capabilities and delivering approved footprint expansion priorities in line with business needsand agreedmilestones
Champion effectivecross functionalcollaboration in the matrix to ensure consistent synergies across the Business Unit and seamless execution
What will convince us
A Masters degree in Life Sciences (e.g. Biology Biochemistry Biotechnology Engineering) forms the academic foundation for this role; a PHD or MBA is considered a plus
More than 7 years of relevant experience in commercial product operational or testing service environments within Life Science or adjacent technology sectors ideally combined with exposure to business ownership and multifunctional leadership
Strategic thinking and strong business judgment to balance commercial operational and technical priorities in a P&Ldriven context
Deep understanding of customer workflows segmentspecific applications market dynamics and enabling technologies complemented by a hunter mindset to spot growth opportunities and strengthen segment positioning
A demonstrated ability to steer performance across revenue margin service KPIs cost efficiency and customer satisfaction supported by datadriven decisionmaking and timely corrective action
A strong track record in driving segmentrelevant innovation and lifecycle management shaping product or service evolution based on customer insights and market needs
Experience improving operational performance optimizing capacity utilization and supporting footprint expansion while safeguarding quality cost delivery and process standards
Excellent communication influencing and matrixcollaboration skills to align all relevant functions around shared segment priorities
Business-fluent English is mandatory
In order to commence working with us the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.
What we offer
As a growing global life science company stock listed on the MDAX Sartorius offers a wide range ofBenefits:
Have an impact right from the start: You will shape a newly created segment at the forefront of bioprocess innovation in the UK. If you are excited about building something new demonstrating an entrepreneurial mindset influencing across the matrix and travelling internationally to be close to customers this role offers the platform and freedom to bring your own ideas to life.
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring leadership programs Talent Talks internal seminar offerings coaching for managers
Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding including a virtual online platform even before joining Welcome Workshops buddy as point of contact
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support teamspirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching agile working and business women network
We support diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all nationalities genders sexual orientations religions ages disabilities and cultural backgrounds.
About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer dementia and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Experience:
Director
Sartorius offers solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry and laboratories, from drug discovery and development to production platforms for biomanufacturing.