Project Manager Innovation and Partnerships

Why Sakura?

When it comes to diagnosing cancer, there’s no time to wait!

At Sakura, we’re driven by our desire to advance cancer diagnosis through fully automated anatomic pathology and by providing our partners & patients with best-in-class innovations, quality and customer care.

What we do:

We empower pathology professionals all over the world by providing integrated solutions to deliver accurate & fast diagnoses of cancer, to optimise treatment success for each life we touch!

The opportunity:

The Project Manager Innovation and Partnerships plays a pivotal role in driving organisational growth by identifying new innovation opportunities, managing product and service projects from concept through completion, and building and maintaining strategic relationships with external partners such as startups and technology providers. This strategic position is essential to advancing the organisation’s development. Key responsibilities include creating and executing an innovation roadmap, overseeing all project activities, coordinating internal and external teams and measuring the success and impact of innovation initiatives.

Project management

• Define project scope and deliverables in close collaboration with senior management.

• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and resources.

• Monitor milestones and timelines to ensure delivery on time and within budget.

• Proactively and creatively resolve challenges, addressing project issues and risks.

Innovation and strategy

• Analyze market trends and the company landscape to identify new innovation opportunities.

• Facilitate outside-in sessions and lead creative workshops.

• Drive the assigned innovation strategy and ensure alignment with broader business goals.

Partnerships and collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both established and newly identified external partners.

• Negotiate agreements and collaborate to achieve shared objectives.

• Coordinate seamlessly between internal teams and external partners to ensure effective, timely cooperation.

Stakeholder Management and collaboration

• Serve as the central communication point for all project stakeholders.

• Present new concepts, progress updates, and insights to the President and leadership team.

• Ensure stakeholder satisfaction and maintain robust project governance.

• Track key metrics, provide visibility, and evaluate the success of initiatives.

We perfectly match if

You have

• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in strategic business development, innovation management, or market development within medical technology or diagnostics.

• Strong understanding of European histopathology market dynamics.

• Proven success in managing complex projects and partnerships.

• Strong business acumen with excellent strategic thinking abilities.

• Exceptional project management skills in a cross-functional, international environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

•  Outstanding presentation and negotiation skills.

• Visionary mindset paired with a pragmatic approach to execution.

• Collaborative and influential leadership style

You also have

• Adaptability to diverse markets and cultural nuances across Europe.

• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

• Exceptional presentation and negotiation skills.

• Visionary mindset with a pragmatic approach to execution.

• Collaborative and influential leader.

• Adaptable to diverse markets and cultural nuances across Europe.

We offer you

• A competitive salary package, including a performance-based bonus that rewards your impact and results.

• A mobile phone & laptop, so you can work efficiently and stay connected. Whether you are at the office, at home or on the go.

• Premium-free pension plan, meaning your future is secured without monthly contributions from your salary.

• Gym plan that gives you a substantial discount to fitness facilities in your area, helping you stay energised and healthy.

• Company-provided lunch, enjoy freshly prepared lunches with your colleagues (a small taxable amount will be applied).

To learn more about Sakura, please visit our career page & follow us on LinkedIn.

*Acquisition in response to our job postings is not appreciated. This means that we think we can find a suitable colleague on our own.

*Please note that we don't offer a sponsorship visa. Only candidates with a valid EU work visa will be considered.