Your Responsibilities: Define and create workflows in the defined segments to support product development, product portfolio, roadmap and requirement definition with deep application/workflow knowledge Responsible for realization of customer workflow in new product developments Support the objective analysis of potential market opportunities. Understand opportunities in defined market segments and translate into application/workflow roadmaps. Execute Voice of Customers activities in coordination with the team to understand and validate customer insights Build strong collaboration networks to tap into application/workflow trends Support identification and development of BU strategy & growth plan Integrate market, customer and application trends into an application/workflow roadmap that drives innovation as well as sustainable differentiation and growth and by this facilitate long-term business results Execute assigned launch activities of workflow products Support campaigns and marketing activities with application/workflow specific content Deliver workflow trainings in coordination with Business Execution and Product Management teams Support strategic sales opportunities with application/workflow support (2nd level) to increase Win Rates and Sales Competency

RESPONSIBILITES: International Project Management: Builds and maintains top level development plan, takes ownership for cross functional projects, international teams (cost, schedule, performance), controls project costs and prepares accurate forecast on R&D cost and capital expenses with focus on project status, technology, as well as finance and project procurement Communication with internal (project team, partners and senior management) and external partners to achieve constructive outcomes. Product Development & Innovation: assure productive use of company standards and ensure full compliance of all executed project activities according Leica and regulatory standards – including Medical standards (FDA; ISO 13485), observing future technology and know-how, combine market requirements with technical solutions in system requirements, producing customized adaptations and testing challenging products Leading an international Project Team: strengthen the team efficiency, morale, motivation and productivity, ensures feedback, assures results are completed on time, offers assistance in clearing away obstacles, defines clear requirements and expectations Drives, uses and improves Danaher Business Systems Tools for Project management

YOUR RESPONSIBILITES Lead the R&D Project Management Team (currently 4 Project Managers) Establish and maintain standard work and daily management practices in project management (processes, methods and tools), by taking ownership of the function; driving consistency in project execution and the exchange of knowledge across R&D sites, implementing project road maps with Medical and Applied Divisions Innovation & Product Development: Collaborate within Global R&D and with Business Units, Operations to achieve project targets, provide clear and timely information to allow for detailed decision taking, Forecast and lead capacity and resources to effectively execute the committed roadmaps for product development, sustenance and innovation. Contribute to and support the development and execution of a technology roadmap, cultivate an environment that promotes innovation and ensures a strong IP pipeline People Management: develop a cohesive and unified team with common objectives and a shared attitude, foster a culture of openness and accountability, and instill associates with a sense of ownership/vitality, celebrate success and use failures as an opportunity for “guiding moments”, actively develop and coach associates in both technical capabilities and professional growth Implements and improves our Danaher Business System Tools for New Product Development