Field Application Specialist (m,f,x)

Azenta Life Sciences; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days' vacation

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Company travel health insurance

Zusammenfassung

A leading life sciences firm in Leipzig is seeking a bilingual Field Application Specialist / Stores Project Manager to support technical sales and project delivery for sample storage solutions. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or life sciences, fluency in German and English, and strong project management skills. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in engineering, sales application engineering, or product management.
• Strong understanding of FDA Quality System Regulation.
• Experience in project management in a capital goods environment.

Aufgaben

• Support the sales team with technical pre-sales activities.
• Translate technical details into customer benefits.
• Manage execution of Stores projects and coordinate teams.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Project Management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, life sciences

Advanced Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft POL

Oracle Cloud

Jobbeschreibung

Field Application Specialist / Stores Project Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and bilingual professional to support both Technical Sales and Project Delivery for our Automated Sample Storage solutions. This cross-functional role bridges the gap between pre-sales technical consultation and post-sale project execution, ensuring a seamless customer journey from first contact through to system implementation.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Automated Storage commercial team in mainland Europe with technical pre-sales activities.
• Gather customer requirements and present tailored solutions covering engineering, software, workflows, and pricing.
• Collaborate with sales to prepare pitches and proposals, including public tenders.
• Translate technical details into clear customer benefits.
• Work closely with internal teams, partners, and suppliers to deliver effective solutions.
• Act as a customer-facing contact for feedback on product features, complaints, and quality issues, coordinating responses with relevant teams.
• Lead execution of Stores projects, managing daily activities and coordinating cross-functional teams and customers.
• Manage project hours and reporting through Microsoft POL and Oracle Cloud.
• Support business unit forecasting with effective resource planning.
• Ensure projects follow stage-gate processes and standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks to meet timelines and maintain high customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Bring

• Fluency in German and English is mandatory.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering, life science or related discipline; Advanced Degree desirable.
• Experience in engineering, sales application engineering, product management, or project management preferably within the life sciences, healthcare, or medical device industry.
• Experience of Project Management or NPI management experience in capital goods environment is a bonus.
• Experience with visual project management and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated understanding of FDA Quality System Regulation (ISO 13485), EU Medical Device Regulation, GLP, GMP, or GAMP is strongly desired.

About Yourself

• Curious mindset with strong analytical, scientific, and technical interest.
• Able to simplify complex ideas and solve problems independently.
• Clear and confident communicator across teams and levels.
• Proven ability to motivate others and handle conflict constructively.
• Strong interpersonal skills; effective at building consensus and collaboration.
• Results-driven with sound decision-making and time management skills.

Our Offer

• Trustful cooperation in an innovative company.
• Become part of a company that makes a positive contribution to pioneering scientific developments and therapies.
• Positive corporate culture and active teamwork across all locations.
• Individual development opportunities for your international skills and language skills.
• Attractive working location in the north of Leipzig.
• In order to guarantee our employees a good work-life balance, we offer 30 days' vacation.
• We have a partnership with pme Familienservice to support our employees in all life situations.

Other Benefits

• Profit sharing.
• 5 days special leave for sick children.
• Life insurance.
• Contribution to company pension scheme.
• Company travel health insurance.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing