Strategic Program Lead (x|f|m) - Hybrid
We are looking for a Strategic Program Lead to join the Business Process Management (BPS) team at Sartorius Corporate Administration GmbH. In this key role, you will drive the strategic development of our business processes. As a catalyst for efficiency and excellence, you will lead high-impact programs and shape cross-functional initiatives that directly contribute to organizational performance. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and top management, ensuring transparency, communicating progress effectively, and making success measurable through clearly defined KPIs. This position is offered on a full-time basis with flexible hybrid work options – including remote work and on-site presence at our Göttingen campus.
Grow with us – Your Responsibilities
Analyze complex business processes and identify levers for efficiency and value creation
Develop strategic roadmaps for process optimization and implement them with a clear results focus
Take end-to-end ownership of strategically relevant programs – including planning, resource management, and delivery accountability
Coordinate cross-functional teams and foster alignment through clear and consistent communication
Ensure transparency across all program phases and communicate progress and impact to senior management
Define and track relevant KPIs to measure success and drive continuous improvement
Establish standards for business process excellence and promote sustainable transformation
What will convince us
University degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics, or Industrial Engineering
Several years of experience in analyzing and optimizing complex business processes, ideally in a strategic or consulting environment
Proven track record in leading and managing projects or programs, preferably with certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2
Proficiency in process management methodologies and tools such as BPMN, Lean Management, or Six Sigma
Strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly grasp complex interdependencies and drive solution-oriented outcomes
Excellent communication skills across all levels – from operational teams to executive leadership
Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
What we offer
As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of Benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings
Work life balance: Remote options, flextime, flexible work schedules
Attractive compensation: Vacation and holiday bonuses and 30 vacation days
Large, modern campus: Open office spaces, terraces, company restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options, cozy Italian bistro with ice cream sales, fitness studio and daycare center
Travel benefits: car leasing, bike leasing, large free parking garage, good bus connections
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, teamspirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics, such as coaching, agile working and business women network
We support diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, disabilities and cultural backgrounds.
Ready to join Sartorius?
About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Top Careers Stories
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Sartorius, we believe that bringing together diverse perspectives is critical for our mission of simplifying progress in life sciences and bioprocessing so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We therefore actively recruit and hire diverse talent from a mix of cultures, genders, age groups, physical and mental abilities, educational backgrounds, career paths and more, and do not tolerate any discrimination against applicants or employees.