Drive strategic business development initiatives to translate external innovations, partnerships, and investment opportunities into business impact for the portfolio of ZEISS * Lead and manage external M&A, venturing, and strategic partnership initiatives, which represent the core focus of the role * Serve as a strategic advisor to the SBU Head, including preparation of executive and board-level meetings, development of presentations, and delivery of special projects (approximately 20–30% of the role) * Provide disciplinary and functional leadership to a dedicated team (currently two direct reports), ensuring performance management, professional development, and alignment with strategic priorities * Several years of professional experience in a strategic, investment, or business development role, ideally with exposure to startups, venture capital, M&A, corporate venturing, or ...
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