European Demo Centre Manager

Leica Biosystems Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in cancer diagnostics is seeking a European Demo Centre Manager in Newcastle. You will optimize demo inventory and provide required stock for sales needs while ensuring high performance. The ideal candidate has a degree in Life Sciences, experience in a logistics environment, and is fluent in English. This role requires travel within EMEA and offers an opportunity to work in a diverse, international team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences or relevant technical/logistics experience.
• Multiple years of experience in demo/logistics environment.
• Effective knowledge of SAP and CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Optimize utilization of EDC Demo Inventory and run Daily Management.
• Ensure demo stock availability and monitor freight performance.
• Host the demo lab in Newcastle and consult sales team.

Skills

Knowledge of SAP

Fluent English

Understanding of customer needs

Ability to work in multicultural environments

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

CRM software

Job description

European Demo Centre Manager at Leica Biosystems

Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy‑to‑use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure optimized utilization of the EDC Demo Inventory by establishing Standard Work and subsequently running Daily Management for all European LBS Demo loan processes.
• Ensure agreed Demo stock availability discussed and agreed with EMEA LBS Segment leaders. Freight Management – monitor, adapt & improve freight forwarder performance. Product Sell‑off – ensure targeted sell‑off performance for LBS Europe based on SW for aging Demo Inventory.
• EDC Lab in Newcastle – function as host for the demo lab in Newcastle. Run pre‑calls and consult with the sales team to fit the demo lab to customer needs.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Life Sciences and/or technical or logistics experience in a relevant industry.
• Multiple years of work experience in a Demo/Logistics environment; medical devices/instruments sales or service; product management or manufacturing.
• Understanding and awareness of the specific customer needs, regulatory limitations and commercial support requirements for a sales unit in a diagnostic market.
• Effective knowledge of SAP; preferably exposure to Demo Management Systems and other EDC‑related processes or alternative ERPs with multiple sales organizations. Alternately strong experience with CRM or other software tools that demonstrate an ability to understand financial & processing complexity.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. A European language would be preferred.
• Demonstrable ability to work in an international environment, understanding cultural requirements and working in a multicultural team.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel within EMEA.
• Primary work location is Newcastle. Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 25 kg occasionally.
• Ability to work in a pathology lab environment with occasional exposure to chemical and biological samples. Awareness of lab safety and biological and chemical hazards.

Preferred Experience

• Leica Biosystems equipment from a technical or application perspective.
• Logistics systems and delivery, customs regulations.
• Project management.

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom.

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