Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy | Biologe (m/w/d)

Carl Zeiss AG

München, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Nov 3, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is for a dynamic Senior Manager to join the Strategic Corporate Development department at ZEISS, focusing on driving high-impact strategy projects and execution across specific business segments (Industrial Quality & Research, Consumer Markets, or Photonics & Optics). Day-to-day responsibilities involve independently scoping and leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives, including M&A strategies and identifying new business fields. The successful candidate will collaborate directly with Executive Board members and business unit management, providing thought leadership and ensuring the business perspective aligns with the overall ZEISS group strategy. A key requirement is at least five years of experience in top management consulting or corporate strategy, coupled with an excellent degree in natural sciences, engineering, or business. This position offers the unique opportunity to actively shape the strategic direction of a global high-tech leader.

Required Skills

Education

Degree with excellent grades in natural sciences, engineering, or business

Experience

  • At least 5 years in top management consulting, corporate strategy, or similar fast-paced strategy roles leading project teams
  • Experience in B2B high-tech manufacturing, B2B2C industries, or manufacturing companies with highly diversified offerings (preferred)
  • Professional experience combining consulting and corporate roles (preferred)

Languages

German (Intermediate)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Focus on a specific business segment: Industrial Quality & Research (IQR), Consumer Markets (COM), or Photonics & Optics (PNO)