Head of (f/m/d) Design for Excellence

Overview

You’re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we're also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That’s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we’re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That's Sharing Expertise.

Head of (f/m/d) Design for Excellence

Functional Area: Research and Development

Working Model: Onsite

Requisition ID: 7574

Shape the future of medical technology – as Head of (f/m/d) Design for Excellence.

In the Center of Excellence Infusion & Pain Therapy (CoE IPT) of the R&D department within theHospital Care division, we are looking for an open and authentic leadership personality as soon as possible – someone who is passionate and innovative in helping to shape the future of our medical products.

Responsibilities

• Head of (f/m/d) Design for Excellence (DfX) , you will lead a strategically central unit within Research & Development. Your area of responsibility influences product design throughout the entire lifecycle – from the initial idea to series production and beyond.
• You will lead two highly specialized teams:

• Design & Process : Responsible for functional design, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness of our products – including packaging and sterilization
• Transfer & Change : Ensures a smooth transition into production and manages technical changes with foresight and precision

Professional Qualifications

• You hold at least a successfully completed Bachelor's degree in engineering or a comparable qualification
• You have several years of professional experience in Research & Development, ideally in the field of medical technology
• You also have proven leadership experience with a modern, motivating leadership style
• You possess excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken
• You work independently, in a structured and goal-oriented manner – with a clear focus on what matters
• You think strategically and act in a solution-oriented way
• You inspire others through your ability to develop teams and drive innovation
• You are characterized by curiosity, openness, and a high level of responsibility
• You are confident in navigating intercultural and interdisciplinary environments

Benefits

• Company networks
• Company pension scheme
• Mobility options, e.g., B. Braun job ticket or job bike
• Services for work & family, e.g., holiday childcare
• Flexible working hours such as flexitime and mobile working

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