Manager (f/m/d) Group Strategy

Within the Group Strategy team at B. Braun SE, we are seeking to appoint a Manager (f/m/d) Group Strategy for the Melsungen site at the earliest opportunity.

The Group Strategy team is responsible for driving the strategic development of the company on a global level. We analyse market trends, identify growth opportunities, and develop strategic initiatives that secure long-term competitive advantages. In doing so, we work closely with top management and various departments to ensure that strategic decisions are data-driven and impactful.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Drive the further development of the group strategy and actively support development of roadmap plans for divisions, regions, and group functions in close alligment with leadership teams and key stakeholders
• Foster technology management to support innovation and strengthen the Group's competitive edge
• Monitor strategy execution by focusing relevant KPIs, identifying deviations, and initiating targeted corrective actions
• Lead the implementation of strategic initiatives and development of key messages to support the execution of the Group strategy
• Drive strategic portfolio management by evaluating and optimizing the company's portfolio of businesses, products and investments to support effective resource allocation
• Prepare executive-level analytics, strategic summaries, board presentations and communications in coordination with relevant stakeholders

Professional Competencies

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration with a focus on Strategy or Corporate Management, Management & Technology or International Business / Strategic Management
• Alternatively, an MBA with a specialization in Strategy, Healthcare or Innovation
• Proven experience in coordinating multi-year strategic planning processes and ensuring alignment across business divisions, central functions, and regional organizations
• Skilled in strategic portfolio management and tracking goal achievement to enable targeted resource allocation and maximize impact on strategic objectives
• Business-fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage

Personal Competencies

• Strong ability to develop and continuously refine the overarching corporate strategy, taking into account internal and external business environments
• Skilled in strategic portfolio management and tracking goal achievement to enable targeted resource allocation and maximize impact on strategic objectives
• Demonstrate strong assertiveness, decision-making capabilities and execution skills
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner

Benefits

• Corporate networks
• Company pension scheme
• Mobility, e.g., B. Braun job ticket or job bike
• Offers related to work & family, e.g., holiday care
• Flexible working hours such as flextime and hybrid working
• Employee discounts
• Different working models, e.g., job sharing/part-time