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
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Sabrina Rieker
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