Strategy & Planning Specialist (F/m/x)

Are you looking for more than just a job, for something truly meaningful and rewarding? Then Sysmex Europe SE is the place for you. As the regional headquarters for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region, our company is dedicated to providing essential products that help people worldwide on their healthcare journey.

If this opportunity appeals to you, come and join us in the position of

**Our Company**:
Sysmex provides global healthcare support with diverse medical diagnostics products and solutions. With more than 50 years' experience in in-vitro diagnostics, we improve the patients’ healthcare journey.

Sysmex Europe SE, in Hamburg, Germany, is a regional headquarter for Europe, Africa and the Middle East and serves affiliates, distributors, and customers with over 2,500 employees in the EMEA region, living our mission “Together for a better healthcare journey ” every day.

**Strategy & Planning Specialist (f/m/x)**:
**Location**:
Hamburg Hamburg

**Your responsibilities**:
Sysmex R&D Center Europe GmbH (Hamburg, Germany) is looking for a Strategy & Planning Specialist (f/m/x) to support the development and execution of strategic initiatives in alignment with Sysmex Corporation (Japan). This role involves analyzing clinical and business trends in Europe, identifying opportunities for growth, and supporting decision-making processes. As a key link between senior management and the operational team, the Strategic Planner will ensure efficient workflow and impactful contributions to strategic projects.Your key responsibilities include:

- **Strategic Alignment & Execution**: Supporting the Head of Strategy & Planning in aligning R&D strategies with Sysmex Corporation and driving execution within the organization
- **Market & Business Analysis**: Investigating clinical and business environments in Europe to identify trends, opportunities, and risks for R&D and business development
- **Project Management**: Leading and coordinating strategic projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and deliverables
- **Cross-Functional Collaboration**:Working with R&D, commercial, and regulatory teams to implement strategic initiatives effectively
- **Stakeholder Engagement**:Developing key partnerships and R&D opportunities by maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including driving clinical research initiatives
- **Performance Monitoring & Reporting**:Tracking and evaluating the impact of strategic initiatives, providing insights and recommendations to senior management
- **Process Improvement**: Identifying and implementing best practices to enhance strategic planning and execution processes

**Do you have questions?**:
Léa Sanft
Reference No.: 10882

Sysmex Europe SE, Deelböge 19D, 22297 Hamburg

**Your profile**:
You are a great match for this role if you bring a strategic mindset, international project experience, and a solid understanding of the European healthcare and diagnostics landscape. Ideally, you bring the following qualifications and strengths:

- Master’s degree in science, healthcare, business, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in strategic planning, business development, or project management, preferably in the healthcare or diagnostics sector
- Experience in international and interdisciplinary project managemen
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to strategic planning
- Business-oriented mindset with the ability to see the big picture and drive actionable insights
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
- Ability to work autonomously while effectively managing a small team
- Strong knowledge of the European healthcare and diagnostics market is an advantage

Preffered qualifications:

- Experience in R&D strategy and planning specifically within the diagnostics or healthcare industry
- Knowledge of global healthcare regulations and experience working in regulated environments (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485)
- Proven success in business development or driving partnerships in an international context
- Familiarity with financial forecasting and budgeting for strategic initiatives
- Strong familiarity with market research and data analytics tools to evaluate industry trends
- Knowledge of business and technology in the immunology field
- Familiarity with technical and clinical data for effective communication with various stakeholders
- Multilingual skills especially including Japanese and international exposure to healthcare markets
- Proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members and build high-performing teams

**Our benefits**:
We are an aspiring corporate group where respect and trust form the basis for cooperation and communication within Sysmex.
- **Culture & cooperation**
An appreciative work environment, open corporate culture, flat hierarchies and an inclusive and caring atmosphere. Working in an innovative and international environmentwith a broad learning and