Product Innovation Manager Automation - Digital Products (m/w/d)

at  Eppendorf

Your challenges

• You develop the digital portfolio and new product strategy of the Business Unit (BU) Automation in collaboration with the Innovation Management Team and report to the Head of BU Automation.
• You carry the business responsibility for the product and solution portfolio as well as the introduction of new business models, such as Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Pay-per-Use models.
• You develop, prioritize, and successfully implement the innovation funnel and the portfolio roadmap in the context of our hardware, consumables, and service package solutions.
• You are responsible for developing the product vision, user requirements, and business model for new developments as well as for the timely implementation of agile development projects.
• You plan and coordinate the successful market launch and revenue of new products in close collaboration with the product management team.

Your expertise

• You have a completed degree in natural sciences, software/computer science, or economics and ideally have knowledge in business administration.
• You want to accomplish your ideas and can demonstrate experience as a Product Manager/Innovation Manager in product launches, go-to-market strategies for SaaS, PaaS business models, and in building necessary support structures.
• You have professional experience in business and innovation management as well as in application support, ideally in an international life science environment.
• You possess a good overview of the competition, service products & business models, and customer segments, and also have extensive management experience in leading project teams.
• You impress with your agile mindset, the ability to think in Minimal Viable (Saleable) Products, and your strong customer orientation.
• You stand out with your excellent presentation and communication skills both internally and externally, and you demonstrate good business acumen paired with an understanding of financial metrics.
• You see yourself as a team player with leadership skills, strong networking competencies, and cultural sensitivity.
• You have fluent German and English skills in both spoken and written form.

Your benefits at Eppendorf

• Your work is meaningful. Together we contribute to improve human living conditions.
• We offer you creative freedom with a strong, international premium brand in the life science industry.
• You will receive a competitive salary as well as a profit share in the company’s success.
• Furthermore, we offer 30 paid holiday days per year as well as special company-regulated leave days.
• With our flextime framework, you can plan your working hours individually and create a work-life balance on your own terms.
• With us, you also get the opportunity to work part of your working hours on a mobile basis throughout Germany to fit your unique life situation.
• We offer you a wide range of social benefits, such as company pension scheme, company sports, JobRad, subsidised public transport and Corporate Benefits.
• Continuous professional development opportunities to grow both personally and professionally are included as well. Our opportunities range from a variety of training courses, participation in conferences and access to learning platforms.
• With us, you will find a colorful, cosmopolitan and appreciative working environment with always up-to-date technologies, methods and tools in an environment that also invites networking.

Please refer the Job description for details