Regional Service Director, EMEA | Wirtschaftswissenschaftler (m/w/d)
Leica Microsystems GmbH
Job Summary
The Service Director for EMEA is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing all Field Service Operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Operating remotely from a major European hub, the successful candidate will manage a large organization of approximately 120 staff members, including Field Service Managers, Engineers, and Sales teams. The day-to-day focus involves driving profitable growth in service revenue, managing regional P&L, and ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction through the installation and maintenance of cutting-edge optical and digital microscopy solutions. This position is unique for its blend of strategic financial management and hands-on organizational development within the Danaher ecosystem. You will act as a bridge between Sales and Business Unit Management, utilizing the Danaher Business System (DBS) tools to optimize processes and resolve complex technical or contractual issues, making it an ideal role for a seasoned leader in the life sciences or medical device sectors.
Required Skills
Education
Undergraduate degree required (Business, Economics, or Engineering preferred); Master's degree is considered an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience working within a global organization
- Proven track record in successfully managing and developing large, customer-facing organizations
- Extensive experience in financial management, specifically owning and optimizing regional P&L
- Experience in service operations, including field repairs, installations, and warranty management
- Demonstrated ability in building cross-functional relationships and negotiating at all organizational levels
Languages
Additional
- This is a remote position based in a major European location (e.g., Germany, UK, or Italy). Requires the ability to lead a remote and distributed workforce of 120 employees across the EMEA region.
More Jobs from Leica Microsystems GmbH
Advanced Workflow Specialist - Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation | Biologe (m/w/d)
Feb 19, 2026
This role is a critical customer-facing position within the EMEA Business Development team at Leica ...
Product Sales Specialist Sample Preparation | Biologe (m/w/d)
Feb 18, 2026
As a Product Sales Specialist for Sample Preparation at Leica Microsystems, you will be responsible ...
AI Software Engineer | Softwareentwickler (m/w/d)
Jan 23, 2026
Join Leica Microsystems, a global leader in microscopy for over 170 years, and actively shape the fu...