Senior Manager Business Development (m/w/x)
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The Microsurgery (MCS) Strategic Business Unit at Carl Zeiss Meditec AG is seeking a Senior Manager Business Development (f/m/x). The role focuses on shaping and advancing external growth opportunities for MCS, with emphasis on strategic partnerships, investments, and M\&A in close collaboration with senior stakeholders.
**Your Role**
* Co\-develop and drive the external innovation and growth strategy for MCS in alignment with strategic priorities * Identify, assess, and prioritize external growth opportunities across partnerships, investments, and M\&A * Own selected opportunities end\-to\-end, from screening and business case development to recommendation and execution support * Build and manage a structured pipeline of external opportunities with clear strategic and business impact focus * Lead cross\-functional workstreams across key functions to advance high\-priority strategic initiatives * Prepare decision materials for senior management and support executive and board\-level discussions on selected growth topics
**Your Profile**
* University degree in Management, Business Administration, Medicine, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or PhD is a plus * Several years of experience in business development, corporate strategy, investment, or a related strategic role, ideally with exposure to partnerships, venture capital, or M\&A * Strong strategic and analytical skills with experience in market analysis, company evaluation, and business case development * Proven ability to lead complex strategic initiatives independently and align stakeholders across functions without formal authority * Strong understanding of medical technology markets, applications, and value chains is an advantage * Excellent communication skills with executive\-level presence; fluent in English, German is a plus
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