Ever wondered how your skills and unique background could impact the world of tomorrow? Join our Life Sciences Business team and bring your passion and talent to work.

 

Director and Segment Lead Genomics

 

Männedorf, Zurich - Switzerland

 

Your contribution

 

As the Director and Segment Lead for Genomics, you will develop and drive Tecan Genomics vision and strategy. Your role is pivotal in shaping and overseeing the Genomics solutions and product portfolio. You will be accountable for the prioritization of the segment roadmap, the corresponding R&D projects and for achieving revenue and profitability goals. You will work closely with Business Units to ensure the successful execution of our business strategies, guide product management and application teams, and lead strategic partnerships. You will also be responsible for driving M&A activities and cultivating targets to support our growth agenda.

 

Responsibilities

 

• Develop and drive the Genomics vision and segment strategy
• Create the future workflows/application solutions and products;
• Drive the prioritization of R&D projects within Segment.
• Coordinate activities across Business Units and lead the segment strategy
• Manage the Genomics product portfolio and oversee sales in a matrix organization.
• Ensure revenue and profitability targets are met for assigned products.
• Identify M&A targets and participate in due diligence processes.
• Define and execute the go-to-market strategy for Genomics within the Life Science Division.
• Manage strategic partnerships and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Develop and mentor team members to achieve targets and to enhance their capabilities and promote Tecan values.
• Report out to senior management on core activities and segment performance.
• Stay abreast of industry developments and incorporate relevant innovations 

 

 

Your background

 

We’re not just looking for hard skills: We’re looking for people who bring their passion and talent to work.

• Degree in Life Sciences (with specialization in Genomics is a must), with further education in Sales and Marketing or an MBA.
• Over 10 years of experience in life sciences, with a strong focus on genomics (ideally both reagents and automation).
• Excellent track record in managing diverse and geographically dispersed teams directly and indirectly as well in a matrix organization.
• Proven experience in marketing, product management, and sales leadership in the life science sector.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to close complex B2B contracts.
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Fluency in English; additional languages like German are advantageous.
• A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to lead in multi-site locations.

 

How to apply

 

We’re looking forward to receiving your application online. Please submit your CV or resume (without picture and without cover letter; reference letters and diplomas are optional).

 

For this unique opportunity, we've partnered with Heidrick & Struggles, to ensure a seamless and efficient application process. Your application will be handled with care and expertise by our trusted partners.

 

Instead of navigating through a website, you can now apply directly by sending your details to the dedicated email address: nparrinello@heidrick.com.

 

Join us on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare innovation. We can't wait to review your application and potentially welcome you to the Tecan family!

 

Apply Now: Send your CV or resume to nparrinello@heidrick.com

 

What makes working at Tecan unique

 

The chance to make it count and to have an impact on the world of tomorrow

• Working in an international and diverse environment
• The chance to grow your career within the company
• Feel empowered by our strong and unique company culture
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

 

Join Tecan, a great place to work! Read about our recent certification from Great Place to Work.

 

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Our purpose.

At Tecan we are driven to improve people’s lives and health. We do this by empowering our customers to scale healthcare innovation globally from life science to the clinic. We collaborate with our customers from early-stage innovation through project implementation and beyond. We deliver the products, services and solutions that make lab processes and medical procedures precise, reproducible and compliant.

 

Stay unique and make it count.

Our values - trust, highest standards and ambition - are the cornerstones of our business and provide the framework for Tecan's culture. We foster a positive and empowering environment where our rarest assets, our unique employees, can grow and bring their passion and talent to work.