Your role
* Responsible for establishing and independently running Beyond Technology Field SynBio Department with the target to create ZEISS capabilities for all segments or as a basis for a new SBU.
* Accountable for results and reports to the Innovation Board (CEO, HoCRT, SBUs). Represent SynBio internally and externally for ZEISS. Manage relationships with German and European authorities.
* Design, establish, and implement the organizational and operational backbone of the Beyond Technology Field Synthetic Biology.
* Continuously evaluate all ongoing Beyond Technology SynBio activities regarding budget, timing, and impact, both internally and externally.
* Identify and evaluate new potential business opportunities, leading to proposals for new Beyond Market Fields.
* Coordinate stakeholders within the innovation ecosystem, especially with the Senior Expert Team and Leadership Team, concerning Beyond Technology Fields.
* Manage multiple strategic projects to identify and detail potential Beyond Market Fields. Prepare and present decision materials (e.g., presentations) for large investment and business projects to the Venture Board, Executive Board, and if necessary, the Supervisory Board.
Your profile
* A degree with excellent grades in natural sciences, life sciences, engineering, or economics; a PhD or MBA is a plus.
* Long-term professional experience in innovation or technology-driven global or biological/pharma companies.
* Several years of experience leading innovation teams and managing complex projects as a project manager.
* Modern leadership experience.
* Experience with startups or venture activities and an entrepreneurial mindset.
* Outstanding analytical skills and outside-the-box thinking.
* Experience in lateral leadership in medium and large project settings.
* Strategic and exploratory mindset and capabilities.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Katharina Dandorfer
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