Overview
Bruker is enabling scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in post-genomic life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and biopharma applications, in microscopy, as well as in industrial and cleantech research, and semiconductor metrology in support of AI. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics.
Bruker is seeking an experienced Head of Applications Development, Microbiology to lead the development of innovative workflows, databases, assays, and consumables for microbial identification and typing.
Responsibilities
This role focuses on translating customer and market needs into successful products for RUO, IVD, and US IVD markets, with particular emphasis on MALDI Biotyper® and IR Biotyper® solutions. The position combines scientific leadership with strong product development execution and close alignment with Product Management.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Applications Development organization responsible for microbiology workflows, databases, assays, and consumables.
- Define and execute development strategies for products based on MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, and complementary microbiology technologies.
- Drive product development from concept through market launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer needs, and product roadmaps.
- Partner closely with Product Management to define priorities, requirements, and development plans.
- Support regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements for global markets.
- Establish and manage collaborations with academic, clinical, and industry partners to support product development and launches.
- Assume full budget responsibility for the Applications Development organization, including personnel, project, and collaboration budgets, while ensuring efficient use of resources and achievement of strategic objectives.
- Present project status, business cases, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
Qualifications
- MD with specialization in Clinical Microbiology, or PhD/MSc in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
- Strong expertise in microorganism identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), blood culture diagnostics, and clinical microbiology workflows.
- Proven track record of leading product development programs in the life sciences, diagnostics, or medical device industry.
- Demonstrated success in bringing products to market within regulated environments, including IVD and/or FDA-regulated markets.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, quality systems, and product lifecycle management.
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets, resources, and development portfolios in teams with more than 10 employees.
- Outstanding ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and align diverse stakeholders toward common goals.
- Knowledge of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, PCR, or NGS is an advantage.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Customer-oriented mindset and ability to build effective internal and external partnerships.
- Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage.
What We Offer
- A highly visible leadership role shaping the future of Bruker's microbiology portfolio.
- Responsibility for bringing innovative diagnostic solutions from concept to global market launch.
- Collaboration with leading experts across microbiology, diagnostics, regulatory affairs, and product development.
- A dynamic international environment with attractive opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Head of Applications Development, Microbiology (m/f/d) in Bremen Arbeitgeber: Bruker Corporation
Bruker ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern nicht nur die Möglichkeit bietet, an innovativen Projekten in der analytischen Instrumentierung zu arbeiten, sondern auch ein unterstützendes und kollaboratives Arbeitsumfeld fördert. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Mitarbeiterentwicklung und Weiterbildung, sowie einer Unternehmenskultur, die Kreativität und Teamarbeit schätzt, bietet Bruker in der Region eine einzigartige Gelegenheit, an bedeutenden wissenschaftlichen Entdeckungen mitzuwirken und gleichzeitig beruflich zu wachsen.
