Head of Field Application Science - Flow Cytometry
Head of Field Application Science, Flow Cytometry
For Sony Biotechnology Europe
Location: United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands or France (Home Office)
Sony Biotechnology is a global leader in cell-based research analytical systems, offering innovative solutions such as flow cytometers, spectral analyzers, software, and reagents. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, we empower researchers worldwide with high-performance tools that advance their scientific discovery.
We are seeking an experienced leader to join our European management team. As a Head of Field Application Science for Europe, you will shape and drive central initiatives that improve our customer experience, while playing a pivotal role in growing our business across the region.
You Will
Represent Sony Biotechnology at key scientific conferences, tradeshows, and events, showcasing our innovative solutions and engaging with industry leaders.
Manage and coach the European Field Application Science team, ensuring they deliver high-quality scientific support across Europe. You'll cultivate a high-performing team, encouraging continuous growth and development. This will include conduct performance appraisals, provide strategic coaching, and lead initiatives that promote team growth and teamwork as well as oversee expense management and travel approval.
Review Regional Employee Involvement Survey results and drive the development of action plans to improve employee engagement.
Oversee pre-sale scientific support, including instrument demonstrations and customer training.
Collaborate closely with the European business leader to craft and implement strategies that align with revenue goals and market growth.
Establish systems and processes that enhance customer satisfaction, ensuring their needs are met at every stage of the sales and support journey.
You Will bring
A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in life sciences (e.g., immunology, cell biology, bioscience) with a focus on flow cytometry.
In-depth knowledge of flow cytometry and its applications in research and industry.
Significant experience in academic research or the biotech industry, with a demonstrated progression in responsibilities.
Successful people leadership experience and proven track record in a relevant commercial or scientific setting.
Strong understanding of commercial strategy in biotechnology, with the ability to blend technical expertise and business insight.
Understanding of the biotech industry’s and academic research commercial landscape and ability to translate technical insights into business growth.
Ability to handle complex projects and processes while maintaining a clear vision for future opportunities.
A strong collaborator who fosters connections with customers, industry leaders, Sony peers and senior management.
Availability to travel up to 50% across Europe
What We Offer:
The opportunity to lead and shape a highly skilled team, driving impactful initiatives in a fast-growing, innovative division.
As part of our leadership team, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation and make a meaningful impact in the field of flow cytometry.
A platform to represent Sony Biotechnology on the global stage, influencing the future of flow cytometry research.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Biotechnology!
#LI-YA1
Life at Sony
We ensure competitive salaries and benefits by using established benchmarking. We encourage healthy work-life balance supported by hybrid and flexible working policies. We are a positive community who dream big together, respect each other, and enjoy a collaborative culture.
We like to celebrate our colleagues who make a real difference using our recognition platform. We also provide access to numerous services and platforms for all aspects of wellbeing. We listen to our people through conversations and surveys, respect their suggestions, then act on them. We also provide allowances for volunteering days so that our staff can support the causes they are most passionate about.
You can build your career around you with our fantastic range of learning & personal development programs to enhance your skills. We also encourage our staff to try exciting new roles, in a wide range of countries, with a supportive mobility team to support you if you take that leap!
Bring your uniqueness to Sony
We are passionate about creating a culture that promotes equity and cultivates inclusion, diversity, and belonging. We want employees with diverse backgrounds and perspectives that will stimulate innovation and have a direct impact on our creation of social value to fulfil Sony’s purpose – ‘to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology’. We want you to bring your unique self to work and help shape our culture.
We are Sony Europe.
Our people collaborate in an environment of respect, integrity, and open-mindedness. Diverse teams from all over Europe are the driving force for our business, and we embrace the differences that make each of us original and unique.
With offices in 28 European countries, Sony Europe caters to consumer, professional, semiconductor and healthcare markets with innovative electronics products and solutions. Our European laboratories research and develop new technologies and capabilities that contributes to the Sony Group and important issues on a planetary scale.
Bring your passion, creativity and ambitions to Sony Europe. Apply now, and let’s create the future together.
Equal Opportunity
Sony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, or any other protected characteristics.
Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Europe
Sony Europe will provide reasonable accommodation for any qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at AccommodationRequest@eu.sony.com or by mail to: Sony Europe B.V, Human Resources Department, The Heights, Brooklands, Surrey, KT13 0XW, UK. When contacting us please indicate the position you are applying for, and the accommodation required.
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Head of Field Application Science - Flow Cytometry
Head of Field Application Science, Flow Cytometry
For Sony Biotechnology Europe
Location: United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands or France (Home Office)
Sony Biotechnology is a global leader in cell-based research analytical systems, offering innovative solutions such as flow cytometers, spectral analyzers, software, and reagents. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, we empower researchers worldwide with high-performance tools that advance their scientific discovery.
We are seeking an experienced leader to join our European management team. As a Head of Field Application Science for Europe, you will shape and drive central initiatives that improve our customer experience, while playing a pivotal role in growing our business across the region.
You Will
Represent Sony Biotechnology at key scientific conferences, tradeshows, and events, showcasing our innovative solutions and engaging with industry leaders.
Manage and coach the European Field Application Science team, ensuring they deliver high-quality scientific support across Europe. You'll cultivate a high-performing team, encouraging continuous growth and development. This will include conduct performance appraisals, provide strategic coaching, and lead initiatives that promote team growth and teamwork as well as oversee expense management and travel approval.
Review Regional Employee Involvement Survey results and drive the development of action plans to improve employee engagement.
Oversee pre-sale scientific support, including instrument demonstrations and customer training.
Collaborate closely with the European business leader to craft and implement strategies that align with revenue goals and market growth.
Establish systems and processes that enhance customer satisfaction, ensuring their needs are met at every stage of the sales and support journey.
You Will bring
A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in life sciences (e.g., immunology, cell biology, bioscience) with a focus on flow cytometry.
In-depth knowledge of flow cytometry and its applications in research and industry.
Significant experience in academic research or the biotech industry, with a demonstrated progression in responsibilities.
Successful people leadership experience and proven track record in a relevant commercial or scientific setting.
Strong understanding of commercial strategy in biotechnology, with the ability to blend technical expertise and business insight.
Understanding of the biotech industry’s and academic research commercial landscape and ability to translate technical insights into business growth.
Ability to handle complex projects and processes while maintaining a clear vision for future opportunities.
A strong collaborator who fosters connections with customers, industry leaders, Sony peers and senior management.
Availability to travel up to 50% across Europe
What We Offer:
The opportunity to lead and shape a highly skilled team, driving impactful initiatives in a fast-growing, innovative division.
As part of our leadership team, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation and make a meaningful impact in the field of flow cytometry.
A platform to represent Sony Biotechnology on the global stage, influencing the future of flow cytometry research.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Biotechnology!
#LI-YA1
Life at Sony
We ensure competitive salaries and benefits by using established benchmarking. We encourage healthy work-life balance supported by hybrid and flexible working policies. We are a positive community who dream big together, respect each other, and enjoy a collaborative culture.
We like to celebrate our colleagues who make a real difference using our recognition platform. We also provide access to numerous services and platforms for all aspects of wellbeing. We listen to our people through conversations and surveys, respect their suggestions, then act on them. We also provide allowances for volunteering days so that our staff can support the causes they are most passionate about.
You can build your career around you with our fantastic range of learning & personal development programs to enhance your skills. We also encourage our staff to try exciting new roles, in a wide range of countries, with a supportive mobility team to support you if you take that leap!
Bring your uniqueness to Sony
We are passionate about creating a culture that promotes equity and cultivates inclusion, diversity, and belonging. We want employees with diverse backgrounds and perspectives that will stimulate innovation and have a direct impact on our creation of social value to fulfil Sony’s purpose – ‘to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology’. We want you to bring your unique self to work and help shape our culture.
We are Sony Europe.
Our people collaborate in an environment of respect, integrity, and open-mindedness. Diverse teams from all over Europe are the driving force for our business, and we embrace the differences that make each of us original and unique.
With offices in 28 European countries, Sony Europe caters to consumer, professional, semiconductor and healthcare markets with innovative electronics products and solutions. Our European laboratories research and develop new technologies and capabilities that contributes to the Sony Group and important issues on a planetary scale.
Bring your passion, creativity and ambitions to Sony Europe. Apply now, and let’s create the future together.
Equal Opportunity
Sony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, or any other protected characteristics.
Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Europe
Sony Europe will provide reasonable accommodation for any qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at AccommodationRequest@eu.sony.com or by mail to: Sony Europe B.V, Human Resources Department, The Heights, Brooklands, Surrey, KT13 0XW, UK. When contacting us please indicate the position you are applying for, and the accommodation required.