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Eppendorf SE

Jobbeschreibung

Eppendorf is a leading life science company that develops and sells instruments, consumables, and services for liquid-, sample-, and cell handling in laboratories worldwide. Eppendorf products are used in academic and commercial research laboratories, e.g., in companies from the pharmaceutical and biotechnological as well as the chemical and food industries.

Working at Eppendorf means being part of a community of more than 5,000 scientists, engineers as well as specialists from many other disciplines across more than 30 countries. All of us are committed to one mission: Being the expert partner and advisor of choice for life sciences laboratories around the world - with our premium products, our services, and our reliability.


  • 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.


  • 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 English skills in both spoken and written form, German skills are considered advantageous.

  • 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.
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