Head of Product Development LPS

As the Head of Product Development for the Laboratory Product Services Division, you will oversee all Product Development areas in the division – instruments, reagents, consumables, and software. This key role will shape the future with us by positioning the LPS division as a leader in technological innovation, and continuously delivering products that redefine market expectations. In this position you will be responsible for the setup of an efficient and future oriented infrastructure to drive all product development activities in alignment with the business strategy of the division.

​ ​ What you will accomplish together with us:

• Define the global product development roadmap in close co-operation with Product Management to address existing customer pain points and anticipate future needs
• Develop technical capability and technology roadmap to meet the division’s strategy and ensure alignment with the business goals and product roadmaps
• Work closely with product marketing and operations teams to deliver new and enhanced profitable products on time and within budget
• Ensure a robust stage-gate process for all new innovations to ensure timely achievement of all milestones
• Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage
• Develop communication strategies to pitch new technologies and product developments to all stakeholders
• Hire and develop employees and managers in a distributed and global environment
• Ensure a constant review of technical and process innovations from the market and scientific institutions
• Ensure that technical innovations in the market are taken into consideration when new products are developed
• Interface with Corporate Research for leading edge technologies as well as with the Bio-Process Division
• Participate in in-organic growth strategy development and execution
• Act as the technical voice of the division within the leadership team regarding products and applications
• Act as an LPS advocate, technical expert and thought leader for industry and customers addressing regulators, opinion leaders and key customers

What will convince us:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Natural Science, or a related field. (PhD
• 12+ years of relevant experience to include leading edge technical know-how in Life Sciences.
• Strong leadership skills to manage multiple departments and teams (typically evidenced by 8+ years of relevant experience managing/leading teams)
• Effective communication and presentation skills to translate complex technical matters to stakeholders and non-technical staff.
• Proven ability to set up and structure a global product development team based on a strategic R&D roadmap
• Ability to oversee and steer a complex set of product development programs and to control the programs by Key Performance Indicators and cockpit logic
• Ability to interface with all levels from employee to C-suite level
• Ability to conduct in-depth technological analyses and research
• Strategic thinker and Problem solver
• Bilingual German is a plus
• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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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.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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Sartorius is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

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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. 
www.sartorius.com/careers