Field Application Specialist (m,f,x)

Field Application Specialist / Stores Project Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and bilingual professional to support both Technical Sales and Project Delivery for our Automated Sample Storage solutions. This cross-functional role bridges the gap between pre-sales technical consultation and post-sale project execution, ensuring a seamless customer journey from first contact through to system implementation.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Automated Storage commercial team in mainland Europe with technical pre-sales activities.
• Gather customer requirements and present tailored solutions covering engineering, software, workflows, and pricing.
• Collaborate with sales to prepare pitches and proposals, including public tenders.
• Translate technical details into clear customer benefits.
• Work closely with internal teams, partners, and suppliers to deliver effective solutions.
• Act as a customer-facing contact for feedback on product features, complaints, and quality issues, coordinating responses with relevant teams.
• Lead execution of Stores projects, managing daily activities and coordinating cross-functional teams and customers.
• Manage project hours and reporting through Microsoft POL and Oracle Cloud.
• Support business unit forecasting with effective resource planning.
• Ensure projects follow stage-gate processes and standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks to meet timelines and maintain high customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Bring

• Fluency in German and English is mandatory.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering, life science or related discipline; Advanced Degree desirable.
• Experience in engineering, sales application engineering, product management, or project management preferably within the life sciences, healthcare, or medical device industry.
• Experience of Project Management or NPI management experience in capital goods environment is a bonus.
• Experience with visual project management and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated understanding of FDA Quality System Regulation (ISO 13485), EU Medical Device Regulation, GLP, GMP, or GAMP is strongly desired.

About Yourself

• Curious mindset with strong analytical, scientific, and technical interest.
• Able to simplify complex ideas and solve problems independently.
• Clear and confident communicator across teams and levels.
• Proven ability to motivate others and handle conflict constructively.
• Strong interpersonal skills; effective at building consensus and collaboration.
• Results-driven with sound decision-making and time management skills.

Our Offer

• Trustful cooperation in an innovative company.
• Become part of a company that makes a positive contribution to pioneering scientific developments and therapies.
• Positive corporate culture and active teamwork across all locations.
• Individual development opportunities for your international skills and language skills.
• Attractive working location in the north of Leipzig.
• In order to guarantee our employees a good work-life balance, we offer 30 days' vacation.
• We have a partnership with pme Familienservice to support our employees in all life situations.

Other Benefits

• Profit sharing.
• 5 days special leave for sick children.
• Life insurance.
• Contribution to company pension scheme.
• Company travel health insurance.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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