Application Manager (metabolomics)

Overview As one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, accelerate time-to-market and support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We’ve been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for 60 years now.

Today, worldwide more than 9,000 employees are working on this permanent challenge, at over 70 locations on all continents. Bruker Life Science Mass Spectrometry Division in China is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Application Manager to join our dynamic team and drive the growth of our mass spectrometry product portfolio.

Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development: this manager position is to lead, mentor, and develop a small molecules application scientist team in China. Manage performance and build a high-performing application organization.

This team’s applications including metabolomics and applied, technical platforms including High-Resolution LC/GC-MS, LC/GC/DART-QQQ, as well as Bruker solutions from sample preparation to data analysis.

Regional Application Strategy : Define and execute China metabolomics and small molecule application strategy in alignment with global BU objectives; prioritize application areas, demo strategies, and resource allocation to maximize business impact.

Technical Leadership : Oversee comprehensive technical support for metabolomics and other small molecule-related applications; act as the regional technical authority, addressing escalated issues and challenges faced by users, and ensuring alignment with global BU teams to deliver Bruker solutions and technologies to Chinese customers.

Marketing & Thought Leadership : Direct marketing campaigns, including seminars, workshops, and roadshows; deliver technical presentations in Chinese (primarily) and English, representing Bruker as a technical expert in the metabolomics community.

Demonstration & Business Support : Lead the demonstration strategy for metabolomics applications, including analysis of sample sets and reporting results to prospective customers; manage key projects to support the commercial sales team and influence customer decisions through advanced technical information and presentation skills.

KOL & Collaboration Management : Build and manage strategic partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders and lead collaboration projects in accordance with customer and market demands; strengthen Bruker's scientific presence in China.

Qualifications Master’s degree or Ph.D degree in Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, or a related field. 6–10 years of hands-on mass spectrometry experience, with deep expertise in metabolomics, including sample preparation, sample analysis, and data analysis; strong familiarity with metabolomics software. Experience with metabolomic library build-up is a strong advantage.

Experience with Bruker MS instrumentation is considered a significant advantage. Proven people’s management experience (3+ years) with demonstrated success in leading technical teams; experience managing in a matrixed, multinational environment is preferred. Highly motivated, team player, quick learner, self-starter and problem solver.

Strong oral and written communication skills; confident presenter able to engage with KOLs, executives, and customers at all levels. Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; adept at dissecting complex problems into manageable tasks. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.