Lead international lifecycle projects for the Meditec business, overseeing global planning, execution and coordination of international project teams, and ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, budgets and resources.
Your impact
You ensure international lifecycle projects are delivered effectively, contributing to business continuity and enabling business potential across the Meditec portfolio. By aligning cross-functional stakeholders and coordinating international project teams, you ensure consistent execution in a complex, highly regulated environment and contribute to the continuous improvement of lifecycle processes and project execution quality. Your impact is visible in reliable project delivery, consistent product availability and lifecycle initiatives that strengthen the overall performance of the portfolio.
Your responsibilities
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International lifecycle project management. Lead international lifecycle projects for the Meditec business and take responsibility for managing international project teams
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Business continuity and business potential Drive the Meditec business by enabling business potential while securing business continuity throughout the product lifecycle
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Process improvement and execution quality. Actively contribute to improving lifecycle processes and lifecycle project management, with a focus on securing high-quality project execution
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International and regulated environment. Operate within a fast-growing, international team in a dynamic, highly regulated environment
Your environment
DORC in Zuidland, part of ZEISS, operates in a high-tech, highly regulated medical device environment with a global footprint.
The role sits at the center of the organisation, connecting R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations and Commercial functions across international locations.
Operating across markets and production sites, you work in a complex, matrix-driven environment where alignment across functions, sites and regions is essential to ensure product availability, compliance and competitiveness.
Your profile
A structured and internationally oriented project manager with a strong understanding of lifecycle management in a complex, regulated environment. Operating across functions and disciplines, able to translate complexity into clear priorities, structured plans and effective execution. Strong analytical and conceptual skills, combined with the ability to think strategically and deliver in practice. Comfortable coordinating stakeholders and project teams without formal authority, maintaining alignment and progress in dynamic, fast-changing environments. Focused on results and priorities, bringing ownership, structure and clarity to complex project landscapes.
You have
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A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Management, Engineering or a comparable field
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At least 3 years of experience in project or program management, including coordinating cross-functional teams and leading change initiatives
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Experience in a regulated environment, preferably within the medical device industry
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage complex projects across functions and disciplines -
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
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Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
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Certifications such as GMP/IPMA, PMI or equivalent are a strong advantage
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Fluency in English, with strong presentation skills
Personal qualities
The following qualities will help you succeed in this role:
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A strong sense of ownership and accountability for project outcomes
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Clear focus on results and the ability to identify priorities in complex situations
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The ability to operate and make well-founded decisions in complex, dynamic environments
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Communicates clearly and aligns stakeholders effectively across functions
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A structured and proactive approach to driving progress and delivering results
What you can expect from us
At DORC, part of the ZEISS Medical Technology segment, you will join an international and quality-driven organisation. As a global leader in ophthalmic surgery, DORC develops and produces innovative medical technologies that improve patients’ vision and quality of life worldwide.
This role offers the opportunity to lead international lifecycle projects in a high-tech, highly regulated environment, with direct impact on business continuity and business potential. You will work in an international organisation where collaboration and execution drive results.
Employment conditions
The employment conditions reflect the level of responsibility associated with this position.
- Annual gross base salary between €72,000 and €108,000, depending on experience and background, with a target short term incentive (STI) of 10% of annual base salary.
- 27 vacation days based on full-time employment
- 8% holiday allowance
- A 13th month salary
- A fully employer-paid pension scheme
Next steps
Does this role align with your experience and ambitions?
We welcome your application. If you have questions about the process, please contact Nina Pentreath (Recruitment).
The recruitment process consists of several interview rounds to provide both sides with a clear understanding of the role, the organization and the mutual fit.
