Product Manager

For over 170 years, Leica Microsystems has helped shape the future by developing groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. As a global leader, we’re driven by continuous improvement to excite our customers and to create the best work environment for our people. Customer focus, innovation, and teamwork are at the core of our culture and the foundation of our success.
Want to be part of a company whose products are part of cutting-edge research around the world? Join Leica Microsystems in our commitment for brilliant solutions and insight.

Leica Microsystems is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

We currently offer the following position in our office in Vienna which will be hybrid.

Product Manager (d/f/m)

Come join a fantastic team As a Product Manager you are responsible for the success of your products with focus on innovation and life cycle management. You interact with R&D and the commercial teams to ensure product success. Your knowledge enables you to drive innovations and translate user need into new product concept for a successful business.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility for specific products in the existing portfolio

Define new products, support development and launch them successfully into the market

Interface with R&D, Operations and Industrial Engineering throughout the product lifecycle

Interface with global commercial organizations to ensure market success

Organize and manage “voice of customer”

Development of new workflow solutions and product ideas with customers and internal R&D teams, based on market requirements and competitor moves

Drive customer focused innovation across a highly multidisciplinary team together with other Leica Microsystems locations in Germany

YOUR PROFILE

Strong scientific background (BSc, MSc, PhD in Life Science or Material Science)

Hands-On experience with light
- and electron microscopy including the corresponding sample preparation methods (e.g. Corelative Microscopy, HPF, milling, sample transfer, coatings, etc.)

Experience in Cryo Electron Microscopy

Experience as a Product Manager is a plus

Strong organizational skills

Excellent knowledge of English, knowledge of German desirable

High level of integrity, confidence and independence

Self-motivated with strong communication skills, (re-) presentation and interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel up to 30%

WHAT WE OFFER

For this position, the minimum salary is € 65.000/year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies

We offer a solid onboarding program

We support employees in their professional and personal development

We offer employees a wide range of training opportunities (including virtual) in languages, technology and the Danaher Business System (DBS) Academy

Here you will find a reliable team that is a pleasure to work with

GET MORE INSIGHT

Are you interested to discover new opportunities in an innovative, team-oriented environment?

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

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