Head of Advanced Cell Model BU

As the Head of the Advanced Cell Models Business Unit, you will lead, direct and take ownership of activities for the acquired business unit.  The role involves implementing a growth strategy to expand market presence and meet financial and operational objectives, such as increasing gross profitability, achieving sales targets, and optimizing portfolio mix (PVI), in alignment with the overall corporate and divisional business plans.

The Head of Advanced Cell Model business unit develops and executes a compelling strategy (incl. M&A) driving business success.

What You'll Lead and Accomplish

• Lead the overall direction, strategy, and performance of the Business Unit in line with corporate strategy, and will approve policies and procedures for the Business Unit that contribute to the overall corporate vision and plan
• Develop strategic targets, transform them into tactics, and communicate them to relevant stakeholders
• Set, and monitor the performance of the Business Unit against standards and targets in areas such as manufacturing and administration efficiency, cost control, sales revenue, legal compliance, and human resource management
• Ensure the investment in organizational capabilities to meet current and emerging business needs
• Coordinate with other BU Heads and other members of the LPS LT, integrating strategic objectives and initiatives for organizational growth and peers in the BPS Division.
• Lead, guide, evaluate, and develop a team of senior managers to ensure that the Business Unit achieves its business objectives and complies with all relevant regulations and laws
• Create strategy, identify potential target companies, select and close deals in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders to position the Business Area

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in the life sciences industry across functions such as business development, R&D, and operations
• 10+ years in senior executive roles with full P&L responsibility
• Proven track record of scaling businesses and delivering sustained revenue growth
• Strong M&A acumen and experience leading post-acquisition integration
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinker with a bias for execution and results
• Passion for innovation, transformation, and building high-impact teams

Potential for up to 70% travel.

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as "Coaching", "Agile Working" and a "Businesswomen's Network"
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women's Health, Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.

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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 

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