Head of Portfolio Pharma QC BPA BBIO Group

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, as well as in industrial applications. Today, worldwide more than employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations.

Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics research, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, functional structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics.

We are looking for a"Head of Portfolio Pharma QC BPA BBIO Group" (m/f/d) - for our office located in Ettlingen (Germany).

We offer you:

• A cafeteria with meal vouchers
• Free employee parking
• Job bike
• Support for retirement provision
• Company savings benefits
• 30 days of vacation
• Modern air-conditioned buildings with state-of-the-art office spaces, state-of-the-art hardware, and of course hybrid work
• A cheerful, open, and forward-thinking team of employees from and around the world

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• Portfolio Strategy & Vision – Define and execute the long-term portfolio strategy aligned with company goals and market trends in pharmaceutical analytics for manufacturing (QC) and R&D
• Product Lifecycle Management – Oversee the complete lifecycle of all products—from concept and feasibility through launch, growth, and end-of-life.
• Market & Competitive Analysis – Continuously monitor market dynamics, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify new opportunities or portfolio gaps.
• Innovation Pipeline Development – Build and manage a robust innovation funnel, ensuring a balanced mix of incremental and breakthrough product developments.
• Cross-Functional Leadership – Collaborate closely with R&D, Engineering, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, and Manufacturing teams to ensure portfolio success.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement – Maintain strategic relationships with key pharma clients, KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders), and industry partners to guide product priorities.
• Financial Oversight – Manage portfolio P&L, budgets, and ROI analysis to ensure financial performance meets company objectives.
• Prioritization & Resource Allocation – Optimize resource allocation across multiple programs based on business value, risk, and strategic fit.
• Regulatory & Compliance Alignment – Ensure all portfolio products comply with relevant international regulations (FDA, EMA, ISO 13485, GMP, etc.).
• Go-to-Market Strategy – Oversee launch readiness, market positioning, and commercialization strategies for new analytical instruments and software platforms.
• Technology Roadmapping – Define technology roadmaps in collaboration with R&D, incorporating emerging trends such as automation, AI/ML, and digital connectivity.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting – Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor portfolio performance, profitability, and market share.
• Risk Management – Identify and mitigate portfolio-level risks (technical, regulatory, supply chain, or market-related).
• Talent Development – Mentor and develop product managers and cross-functional leaders within the portfolio organization.
• Executive Communication – Provide regular strategic updates and recommendations to senior leadership and the board on portfolio direction, challenges, and achievements.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• PhD
• 13 years of progressive experience in the life sciences, analytical instrumentation, or medical device industry. 
• Proven ability to grow business in pharmaceutical QC by focusing on analytical and data-driven solutions for in-process monitoring and finished product testing. Experienced in leveraging strong industry networks to identify emerging opportunities and shape market-specific strategies that enhance data integrity, automation, and operational performance in regulated environments.
• Proven track record of managing multi-product portfolios and leading cross-functional teams in a regulated, high-tech environment.
• Demonstrated success in product lifecycle management, from ideation through commercialization within pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience driving strategic portfolio planning and innovation pipelines across multiple global markets.
• Pharmaceutical industry exposure — familiarity with analytical workflows (e.g., chromatography, spectroscopy, particle analysis, or bioassay systems).
• Working knowledge of GxP, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and FDA/EMA regulatory frameworks.