VP, Head System Solutions R&D — Tecan
- Location
- Männedorf
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 35 days ago
Role overview
Ever wondered how your skills and unique background could impact the world of tomorrow?
Join our R&D team and bring your passion and talent to work. VP, Head System Solutions R&D (80- 100%) Männedorf, Zürich Your contribution
In this pivotal leadership role, you will drive the strategic direction of System Solutions R&D for Tecan’s complex life sciences and medical technology portfolio.
- Ever wondered how your skills and unique background could impact the world of tomorrow?
- Join our R&D team and bring your passion and talent to work. VP, Head System Solutions R&D (80- 100%) Männedorf, Zürich Your contribution
Application process
- You will shape the system architecture vision, oversee multidisciplinary teams, and ensure the integrity and excellence of our products across hardware, software, applications, automation, and regulated workflows.
- From concept to market launch and lifecycle management, you will be the senior leader ensuring our solutions are safe, effective, and ready for the world.
- Provide strategic leadership for the System Solutions R&D function, setting vision and direction for systems engineering, architecture, integration, and application science.
- Own and maintain the system architecture, strategy, and technology roadmap across the product portfolio.
- Set standards for requirements engineering, interface management, and system integration across multidisciplinary teams.
- Partner with PMO, Product Management, Marketing, and Business Leaders to shape portfolio strategy and define product roadmaps.
- Lead early-stage technical due diligence, feasibility assessments, and risk evaluations for investment decisions.
- Champion best practices in design controls, risk management, verification, and validation.
Company and context
- Strong track record of building and leading high-performing teams in global, matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated senior leadership experience in building and developing multidisciplinary R&D organizations.
- Skilled at coaching, mentoring, and developing technical leaders within the organization.
- Comfortable leading across geographies and cultures, promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills in English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Experience with digital/data-driven products or AI-assisted workflows is a plus.
- Willingness to travel internationally (30%) W hat makes working at Tecan unique
- The chance to make it count and to have an impact on the world of tomorrow
- Working in an international and diverse environment
- The chance to grow your career within the company
Additional details
- Join our R&D team and bring your passion and talent to work. VP, Head System Solutions R&D (80- 100%)
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and innovation.
- Willingness to travel internationally (30%) W hat makes working at Tecan unique
- Stay unique and make it count. trust, highest standards and ambition
- We foster a positive and empowering environment where our rarest assets, our unique employees, can grow and bring their passion and talent to work.
Notes and original content
- Join our R&D team and bring your passion and talent to work.
- VP, Head System Solutions R&D (80- 100%)
- Männedorf, Zürich
- Your contribution
- Responsibilities
- Your background
- Willingness to travel internationally (30%)
- W hat makes working at Tecan unique
- Stay unique and make it count.
- Our values
Questions about this listing
What salary does Tecan offer for this role?
Tecan lists CHF 121'500 - 206'500 gross per year for this position in Männedorf. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Tecan offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Tecan during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Tecan?
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