Program Manager - Business & Ecosystems Lifesciences (f/m/x)
Core
Strategic orchestrator leading complex innovation programs from opportunity identification to MVP and scaling, leveraging AI to drive measurable business value for ZEISS business units.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Digital Business Innovation & AI Strategy)
Builds
New digital products, business models, and AI-enabled solutions for customers and the company.
Domain
Life Sciences / Medical Technology / Digital Transformation / Generative AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Leading cross-functional innovation initiatives, AI and GenAI value mechanisms in R&D, strategic business unit collaboration, defining value metrics and governance for AI solutions, navigating uncertainty and rapid technological change
Preferred skills
Experience with APAC region, German language proficiency
Technologies
AI, GenAI, Automation, Augmentation, Decision Intelligence
Responsibilities
Lead complex innovation programs from opportunity identification to MVP and scaling, Enable SBUs to experiment rapidly and scale solutions, Act as a thought leader and trusted advisor on digital business innovation, Define success beyond pilots including value metrics and operating models, Collaborate with Design, Data Analytics, and Cloud Engineering colleagues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight