The Head of Program Surgical Instruments Microsurgery will lead and manage a global program focused on the development and market introduction of one or more medical product families, including related components and accessories
Ensure achievement of objectives related to product performance, manufacturing and development costs, time-to-market, and customer segment requirements
Oversee multidisciplinary teams and external partners, drive innovation, and ensure alignment with corporate strategy and regulatory standards
Program Leadership & Strategy
Lead and manage project teams and team leaders, setting long-term project and functional goals in alignment with corporate strategy and customer needs
Integrate and align global, cross-functional teams to achieve common objectives
Define team structure, roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines; ensure high performance and effective collaboration across locations and disciplines
Project & Resource Management
Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of all program phases from concept to market release
Plan and manage the program budget, monitor costs, and initiate corrective actions as needed
Ensure achievement of project milestones, manufacturing cost targets, and time-to-market objectives
Coordinate with external development partners, assess suitability, and ensure effective collaboration
Guide the evaluation and integration of new technologies, methodologies, materials, and processes
Ensure robust documentation, process control, and compliance with regulatory and quality standards
Drive continuous improvement in organization, processes, workflows, and working methods
Team Development & Leadership
Lead, motivate, assess, and develop direct and indirect reports according to company leadership principles
Ensure required employee qualifications and propose personnel measures in coordination with HR
Foster a culture of innovation, encourage inventions, and support patent activities
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
Regularly report project progress, costs, and milestones to senior management and key stakeholders
Prepare, coordinate, and document gate reviews and project status updates
Negotiate and resolve conflicts between locations, functions, and project requirements
Customer & Market Focus
Ensure product development aligns with customer segment requirements and competitive environment
Monitor and ensure product quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
Support decisions on pre-development, technology projects, and product maintenance
Other duties as assigned by Global Management
Требования
Bachelor's degree in engineering, natural sciences or STEM related
Ten (10) years of experience in operational project management
Five (5) years of experience in a people management & and functional leadership role to include leading global R&D teams
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent in German and English
Условия
We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!
Vision
Medical
Dental
401k Matching
Employee Assistance Programs
Vacation and sick pay
The list goes on!
We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth
