Head of Strategy (x|f|m)

Growth and ideas that simplify progress. Join Sartorius as our Head of Strategy (x|f|m) based at our headquarters in Goettingen and help shape the direction of a global life science leader. Working closely with the Executive Board, this role drives enterprise-wide strategic priorities, governance, and decision-making — ensuring the initiatives that matter most are translated into action through effective cross-functional coordination, dependency resolution, and long-term impact. You will lead a team of senior experts being part of the solution by helping turn strategy into measurable progress.

Grow W****ith Us – Your****Responsibilities

• Steer enterprise portfolio governance and strategic prioritization, enabling transparent, evidence-based prioritization and resource allocation across the enterprise portfolio, including structured evaluations of strategic growth opportunities beyond mergers and acquisitions
• Lead the annual strategic planning cycle and Executive Board governance cadence to ensure the timely delivery of strategy reviews, offsites, and decision-ready materials
• Challenge assumptions and foster cross-functional strategic alignment to enable coherent, fact-based decisions across stakeholders while strengthening collaboration and decision quality
• Conduct early-stage strategic assessments of growth opportunities, including partnerships and new business ideas, to support Executive Board discussions and decision-making
• Support the Executive Board with focused ad hoc strategic analyses that enhance transparency and strengthen enterprise-level decision-making on priority topics
• Translate strategic priorities into structured initiative charters with clear milestones, ownership, and visibility of risks and actions while coordinating resolution of cross-functional dependencies and implementation risks, to support effective execution
• Maintain the enterprise strategic architecture, including frameworks, templates, and standards, ensuring consistent application of high-quality strategic methodologies across functions

What Will Convince****Us

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Life Sciences or a related field; an MBA is required
• Strong track record and several years of experience in corporate strategy, top-tier consulting, portfolio governance, strategic opportunity assessment, or related areas
• Demonstrate strong analytical synthesis capabilities and structured problem-solving skills combined with the ability to communicate effectively at Executive Board level
• Exhibit a proven track record of constructively challenging assumptions while aligning senior stakeholders around strategic priorities
• Apply an outstanding ability to collaborate across functions and influence decisions without formal authority
• Possess experience managing enterprise planning cycles, strategic governance processes, and prioritization frameworks
• Solid understanding of financial statements and business performance metrics
• High proficiency in English language

What****We Offer

As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the MDAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of Benefits:

• Contribute to our Growth Journey: In this position, you will have the chance to actively contribute shaping the organizations strategy
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics
• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings
• Large, Modern Campus: Open office spaces, terraces, company restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options, cozy Italian bistro, fitness studio and daycare center
• Making An Impact Right From The Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining, Welcome Workshops
• This position is filled within the Sartorius Corporate Administration GmbH

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