Director and Segment Lead Genomics

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

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

1. Develop and drive the Genomics vision and segment strategy
2. Create future workflows / application solutions and products
3. Drive prioritization of R&D projects within the segment
4. Coordinate activities across Business Units and lead the segment strategy
5. Manage the Genomics product portfolio and oversee sales in a matrix organization
6. Ensure revenue and profitability targets are met for assigned products
7. Identify M&A targets and participate in due diligence processes
8. Define and execute the go-to-market strategy for Genomics within the Life Science Division
9. Manage strategic partnerships and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs)
10. Develop and mentor team members to achieve targets and enhance their capabilities, promoting Tecan values
11. Report to senior management on core activities and segment performance
12. 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 (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 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 look forward to receiving your application online. Please submit your CV or resume (without picture and cover letter; reference letters and diplomas optional).

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

You can apply directly by sending your details to the dedicated email address.

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!

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What makes working at Tecan unique

• The chance to make it count and impact the world of tomorrow
• Working in an international and diverse environment
• The opportunity to grow your career within the company
• Feeling empowered by our strong and unique culture
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

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Our purpose.

At Tecan, we aim to improve lives and health by empowering customers to innovate in healthcare globally, from life science to clinical applications. We collaborate from early innovation to project implementation, delivering products, services, and solutions that make lab processes and medical procedures precise, reproducible, and compliant.

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