Head of Aesthetic Division / Business Unit (m/f/d)

Overview

Are you looking for an exciting challenge in a future-proof growth market? Then become part of our international team! The Zimmer Group, which now has 15 companies worldwide, develops and sells medical technology systems and, as a premium supplier, is always at the forefront when the highest quality standards are required by doctors, hospitals, physiotherapists or professional sports. The high standards that our customers and we ourselves set for ourselves are what make our company successful. We are looking for you as soon as possible in our German Headquarter Neu-Ulm as: Head of Aesthetic Division / Business Unit (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Growth: Define and execute a growth strategy for the aesthetic (devices portfolio), aligned with global/regional corporate goals.
• Strategic Leadership & Growth: Identify and penetrate high-potential markets and segments and new product categories within medical aesthetics.
• Strategic Leadership & Growth: Drive product lifecycle and portfolio strategies including new product launches, enhancements, and end-of-life transitions.
• Commercial Management: Lead the sales and marketing strategy to grow revenue, market share, and brand equity.
• Commercial Management: Drive pricing strategies, channel development, and customer acquisition models.
• Commercial Management: Establish partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinics, and distribution partners.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure cross-functional coordination across regulatory, clinical affairs, quality, and supply chain.
• Operational Excellence: Monitor competitive activity and ensure rapid, strategic responses to market shifts.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain compliance with medical device regulations (FDA, CE, MDR, etc.) and company SOPs.
• Financial Oversight: Full ownership of business unit financials including revenue forecasting, budgeting, and margin optimization.
• Financial Oversight: Manage capital allocation, operating costs, and ROI for all initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team including sales and product managers.
• Team Leadership: Foster a results-oriented and compliant culture focused on excellence, innovation, and customer value.

Qualifications

• What Sets You Apart: Degree in Business, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
• What Sets You Apart: 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in the medical device industry, with at least 5 years in aesthetic, dermatological, or energy-based device markets
• What Sets You Apart: Deep understanding of clinical workflows, customer needs (physicians, aestheticians, patients), and competitive landscape
• What Sets You Apart: Demonstrated success in launching new technologies and driving commercial scale-up
• What Sets You Apart: Strong knowledge of regulatory pathways (FDA 510(k), CE Mark, MDR) and clinical evidence generation
• What Sets You Apart: Experience working with physician networks, clinics, and/or distributors in the aesthetic industry
• What Sets You Apart: Hands-on mentality with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• What Sets You Apart: Fluent in German and English

Key Competencies

• Strategic market orientation and commercial acumen
• P&L management and financial discipline
• Deep understanding of regulatory and clinical environments
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• High accountability, entrepreneurial mindset, and hands-on approach
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration capabilities

What We Offer

• A strategic leadership role within a dynamic and growing business environment
• High-impact responsibility with direct influence on commercial and innovation success
• A permanent employment contract
• Professional and personal development
• Above-average subsidized company pension scheme
• The chance to become a Zimmer employee shareholder (m/f/d)
• Lease-a-bike and many other attractive benefit