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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 and nanoanalysis, as well as in industrial and cleantech research, and next-gen semiconductor metrology in support of AI. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics research, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, functional structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics. 

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Bruker BioSpin, as part of the Bruker Group, is a high-tech international company and the world-leading manufacturer of comprehensive solutions in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) and Preclinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

We are looking for a Solution Portfolio Manager BPA BBIO GROUP (m/f/d) based in China.

The Solution Portfolio Manager is responsible for the 3-horizon portfolio strategy of the assigned market segment. This includes business performance and regular health check reviews of all products in the current state of the portfolio as well as market-driven expansions thereof. The latter covers all stages, ranging from defining the use cases and market requirements, up to managing the solution product life cycle in the assigned market segment. The Solution Portfolio Manager assumes accountability for the profitability and business success of the portfolio as well as for establishing a recurrent business model.

• Responsible for 3 Horizon Portfolio Strategy and Lifecycle Management of the assigned market segment: Develop and maintain a comprehensive portfolio roadmap aligned with company strategy and market trends. Continuously monitor solution performance and profitability throughout the lifecycle, from concept to end-of-life. Identify opportunities for portfolio expansion, consolidation, or optimization based on data-driven insights.                   
• Responsible for Business Performance of the assigned portfolios: Define KPIs and track portfolio performance, including revenue, margin, and market share. Develop business cases for new investments and ensure resource allocation aligns with strategic priorities. Support pricing strategy, product bundling, and value-based selling initiatives. 
• Responsible for Solution Integration and Innovation: Drive the development of integrated solutions combining hardware, software, and services. Promote cross-portfolio synergies and interoperability to deliver comprehensive customer solutions. Foster innovation through collaboration with internal teams, key customers, and strategic partners.
• Responsible for Market and Customer Intelligence: Conduct competitive and market analyses to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and technology shifts including an attractive and competitive total cost of ownership compared to competitive analytical methods and to competing companies. Translate these insights into actionable strategies and market requirements for product development, positioning, and messaging. Work closely with regional teams to capture customer feedback and prioritize solution enhancements.
• Takeover of Cross-Functional Leadership Setting: Collaborate with Product Management, R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Service teams to ensure portfolio coherence and strategic alignment. Develop and drive go-to-market (GTM) initiatives by providing clear value propositions, persona definitions, competitive solution positioning, training and sales materials. Act as the portfolio’s business owner—balancing technical innovation with commercial viability.

Education & Background

• Master’s degree or PhD in Business, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a related field (ideally with exposure to analytical instrumentation, life sciences, or industrial technologies)
• MBA or equivalent business qualification is a strong advantage
• Optional: Experienced user of NMR and/or EPR

Professional Experience

• 8–12+ years of experience in:
• Portfolio management, product management, or solution management
• Preferably in analytical instrumentation, life sciences, cleantech, or industrial markets
• Proven track record of:
• Managing complex, multi-component solution portfolios (hardware + software + services)
• Driving portfolio profitability and growth
• Delivering end-to-end lifecycle management (concept → launch → optimisation → phase-out)
• Experience in cross-regional or global roles with exposure to different market dynamics

Key Skills

• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution drive
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making
• Excellent communication and storylining skills (executive + technical audiences)
• High level of business judgement and prioritisation capability
• Ability to operate in matrix organisations and complex environments

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership mentality
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence at senior levels
• Curious, forward-looking, and innovation-driven
• Comfortable with ambiguity and transformation environments

Core Competencies 

• Portfolio Strategy & Lifecycle Management
  Ability to define, execute, and optimize portfolio roadmaps across all lifecycle stages, balancing innovation, performance, and resource allocation.
• Commercial & Financial Acumen
  Strong ownership of P&L, business case development, pricing strategies, and recurring revenue models.
• Solution & System Thinking
  Capability to design and manage integrated solutions combining hardware, software, and services, with a focus on end-to-end customer workflows.
• Market & Customer Intelligence
  Expertise in translating market trends, competitive insights, and customer needs into actionable portfolio strategies and value propositions.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  Proven ability to align and influence R&D, Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and Service teams in a matrix organization.
• Go-to-Market Excellence
  Strong skills in defining positioning, value propositions, and execution of global GTM strategies, including sales enablement.