Head of Lifecycle Management Optical Devices

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.

Your role

• Ensures the availability of the entire product portfolio of the product family optical devices by initiating and coordinating all necessary activities to maintain the availability, the conformity, and the competitiveness of the products in all markets during the lifecycle of the products

• Steer and coordinate all lifecycle programs and activities for the product family on a global level and through all sites of the product group (DE, US, CN)

• Define and steer budget in alignment with all relevant stakeholders such as SBU, Business Sectors and Group Functions (e. g. Regulatory Affairs and Quality Management)

• Design and implement integrated management of the Lifecycle Management  (LCM) programs and project landscape, including budget and resource requirements

• Manage and coordinate respective programs and projects through governance rules, standards and processes, methodologies and tools

• Continuous improvement of lifecycle management organization, including all involved parties.

• Lead, coach and develop team members to maximize their potential, attract and retain potentials in the company

• Be a role model, develop, coach and trust employees.

Your profile

• A successfully university degree in business management or engineering – preferably with a focus on electronics or medical technology.

• At least several years of professional experience in project management

• Experience in the medical technology field

• In-depth understanding of business operations within an matrix organisation

• Experience in the disciplinary leadership of project teams

• Experience in change management.

• An independent working style, teamwork skills, and a high level of moderation, presentation, and communication skills

• Very good organizational skills and relevant experience in program management or project management (preferably with GPM Level B/C or PMI).

• Exceptional English and German communication skills, both spoken and written

• Please note main work Location for this role will be Jena with regular travels to Oberkochen

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