Business Development Manager (f/m/x)

Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH

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Oberkochen München Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job description

Your Role

The Microsurgery (MCS) Strategic Business Unit at Carl Zeiss Meditec AG is searching for a Business Development Manager (f/m/x). Your role will initially cover all three Business Sectors of MCS: Neuro- and Spinesurgery, ENT and Plastic & Reconstructive surgery, and Dentistry.
Over time you will increasingly focus on one Business Sector and combine functional expertise with detailed knowledge about the specific customer group, the performed surgical procedures, and the market.
As Business developer (f/m/x) your task is to help achieve our growth plans by

  • Contributing to the development and execution of strategy

  • Developing the external opportunity funnel: Identify, evaluate, and execute internal and external growth opportunities via strategic partnerships, investments, M&A

  • Execute and manage strategic projects

  • Build up deep knowledge of the customer and the markets

Your Profile

  • A degree with excellent grades in natural sciences, medicine, healthcare, engineering, or economics. PhD or MBA a plus

  • Practical experience in strategy development, business development, and project management. Project experience in managing complex strategic projects, M&A, or strategic partnership development

  • Professional experience at one of the leading management consultancies, in business development, or in corporate strategy a plus

  • Experience within the medical technology industry a plus

  • Profound experience in market and competition analysis, company evaluation, and business case development. Outstanding analytical competence and strategic thinking

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in diverse and interdisciplinary teams

  • Ready to work in the medical device industry, with medical doctors and surgeons (inside and outside the operating room)

  • Fluent English skills, German a plus

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Sabrina Rieker
About this role

Summary

Develops strategy, manages growth opportunities, and builds market knowledge in medical tech.

Job title

Business Development Manager (f/m/x)

Experience level

professional experience

Industry

medical technology

Location requirements

Oberkochen; München; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

strategy developmentbusiness developmentproject managementmarket analysiscompany evaluation

Preferred skills

M&Astrategic partnershipmedical industry experienceanalytical skills

Specializations

strategy developmentbusiness developmentproject managementmarket analysisM&A
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

73447 Oberkochen, Germany

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Munich, Germany

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