Academic Centers Manager

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About Us:

How many companies can say they have been in business for over 178 years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team! What's the role? The Academic Centers Manager is responsible for managing a regional territory of targeted Academic Centers and large influential accounts, as defined by ZEISS, to represent all ZEISS products and services relevant to that account. This individual is responsible for identifying opportunities for increased brand awareness, collaborative partnership opportunities, C-Suite engagement, faculty, staff, Resident and Fellow engagement and education, customized proposal development, customer presentations and coordination of new business opportunities with special emphasis on developing the preparation for and implementation of the ZEISS Digital Ecosystem. Proactively develops effective business relationships with key decision makers in order to meet or exceed objections. The Academic Centers Manager creates sustainable educational programs for each target, coordinates with local stake holders, brings in subject matter experts from ZEISS for demos and educational programs, and works closely with Sales, Marketing, Professional Education, KOL Management, Service, Clinical and the Strategic Accounts Team. Sound Interesting? Here's what you'll do: Digital Business Development, including all available Digital Products and Services in targeted Academic Centers (AC) and Strategic Accounts Responsible for Continued REF Success, Share from Competitors for SUR, New Models for ODX C-Suite Engagement, Liaison with SAM, Sales, Marketing, Private Equity, KOL Management, Leadership Academic Center (AC) Program Development, AC and Strategic Account Leadership, Faculty, Technician and Admin Engagement and Training Product Procurement of full Portfolio, KOL and Future Leader Development Do you qualify? 4-year College/University Degree preferred or equivalent experience and clinical and or digital expertise. MBA preferred Min 10 years successful sales record in ophthalmology capital equipment or surgical disposables/equipment Demonstrable Practice Management Knowledge Teaching Skills and Experience Experience covering Academic Centers, working with faculty, staff, students, residents, and fellows Clinical knowledge of ophthalmic diagnostics and surgical Conceptual knowledge of and ability to create awareness/excitement for Full ZEISS portfolio Exceptional Presentation Skills Understanding of Connectivity and Digital Ecosystem Ability to interface with Executive Level Customers both clinical and non-clinical Understanding of and experience with PE and Key Accounts Ability to construct ROI and business case Creative, resourceful, and have good people skills. Comfortable with fast paced, complex culture. Effective problem solving and conflict management skills Must be Trustworthy and Credible The annual pay range for this position is $128,900

• $161,100.

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent. This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus. We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS! Medical Vision Dental 401k Matching Employee Assistance Programs Vacation and sick pay The list goes on! The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.

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Tina Eilerman Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends). About us Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That's just what our employees are doing every single day

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After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the

Carl Zeiss Foundation:

to bring science and society into the future together. Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow. Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity. Apply now! It takes less than 10 minutes. Read More Follow Us https://www.zeiss.com/data-privacy-applicants © 2026 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved.