As product line responsible for our Entry-Level-SEM product line, you would assume global responsibility for the product management of our entry-level product line (entry-level scanning electron microscope). You will be working in a supportive team with high ambitions and passion for what they do. Your tasks would include:
Actively drive the development and communication of a long-term vision for the product line and make this vision a reality in close collaboration with all stakeholders
Own the product development roadmap by conducting market research to identify customer needs and resulting product requirements
Work closely with R&D teams to ensure that product development is aligned with customer needs and validate new product features personally
Develop go-to-market strategies together with our Business Sector colleagues, including product positioning, pricing, and promotion
Monitor product performance and customer feedback to continuously improve product features and functionality
Functional leadership of a team of product managers for the product line
Your ProfileUniversity degree in natural sciences, material sciences or similar
PhD in similar field advantageous, ideally incl. touchpoints with electron microscopy or similar imaging technologies
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in electron microscopy, e-beam instrumentation or similar
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in product management / marketing management for scientific or industrial instrumentation / Alternatively, minimum 2 years of experience in strategy consulting with relevant project portfolio
Outstanding communication skills & ability to deliver complex messages in a simple and to-the-point manner to a large variety of stakeholders and audiences
Ability to quickly create trust and build a strong network within various departments
Exceptional work-ethic and commitment to deliver results
Leadership experience advantageous, but not strictly necessary
Professional proficiency in English is mandatory for this position
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Carina-Rachele Germano