Application Manager DACH (f/m/d)

Danaher - Global; Düsseldorf; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global diagnostics company is seeking a Regional Applications Manager for Germany and Austria. This role involves managing a team of Application Consultants, focusing on sales growth and customer engagement. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Life Sciences and experience in management and change management. The position is fully remote, supporting a flexible work arrangement.

Leistungen

Flexible remote working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Multiple years of experience in application or field support within Life Sciences/MedTech.
• Proven people management experience, including team leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in change management and organizational transformation.

Aufgaben

• Support achievement of annual and strategic sales targets.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through support and training.
• Act as a change agent, transforming the team into a proactive growth driver.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

People management

Change management

Financial business acumen

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.

Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.

Role and location

The Regional Applications Manager, DACH (Germany & Austria) (f/m/d) for Leica Biosystems is responsible for managing and developing a regional team of Application Consultants across Germany and Austria. The role combines strong change management, people leadership, coaching, and strategic business development to transform the Application Consultant function into a key driver of customer engagement and sales growth.

This position is part of the Commercial Organization located in Germany & Austria (DACH) and will be fully remote. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

You will be a part of the DACH Commercial Team and report to the National Sales Manager responsible for leading the regional Application Consultant team and ensuring alignment with sales strategy and annual business objectives. If you thrive in a leadership-focused, dynamic role and want to work to build a world-class team - read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to

• Support achievement of annual and strategic sales targets in close collaboration with Sales Managers, ensuring strong market penetration in the DACH region.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by overseeing demonstrations, installations, training, troubleshooting, and managing escalations.
• Act as a change agent, transforming the team into a proactive growth driver by introducing Standard Work, DBS tools, and best practices.
• Lead, coach, mentor and support a regional team of Application Consultants across Germany and Austria, driving engagement, development, and high performance.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration, partnering with Sales, Marketing, Service, and Customer Care to deliver customer-centric solutions.

Essential requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent (advanced degree preferred).
• Multiple years of experience in application or field support within Life Sciences/MedTech.
• Proven people management experience, including team leadership, coaching, and staff development.
• Demonstrated experience in change management and organizational transformation.
• Financial business acumen
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
• Fluency in German and English, with excellent communication and presentation skills.

Travel and physical/environment requirements

• Ability to travel up to 60%, including frequent overnight stays within Germany and Austria.
• Must have a valid driver’s license (class B)

Nice to have

• Practical experience in histopathology workflows and laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of market trends and competitor activities in cancer diagnostics.
• Collaboration with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinical networks, or professional associations.

At Leica Biosystems we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Biosystems can provide.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.