Your Talent, our Vision – together we see beyond. Your start at ZEISS Vision Care. As a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses, we help people around the world achieve a clearer vision – sustainable and with focus on the future. Our products are as diverse as the career paths we offer, from tailored lenses to award-winning measurement systems. Become part of our team and shape a future in which clear vision and professional success go hand in hand - united at an award-winning Great Place to Work ®. Your role We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Manager Business Development to spearhead our efforts in a board-sponsored new field of business. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for emerging technologies and a proven track record in driving business growth in regards of the following tasks: Identify and pursue business opportunities in a new field of business. Conduct market research to understand trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape Assess leads for their commercial and strategic potential Develop and implement strategic partnerships with key industry players Collaborate with product management and technology teams at ZEISS to align business strategies with product offerings Create and deliver compelling presentations to board-level stakeholders and potential clients Support negotiation of contracts and deals Your profile Master’s degree, ideally in business or technical fields, PhD or MBA is a plus 5 years of working experience, ideally in business development, strategy, sales or product management in the technology sector Ability to quickly understand technologies and their applications Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to structure complex challenges Personal resilience and willingness to travel internationally Fluent in English, additional languages as a plus Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Hannah Beutler