Renata Head of Strategic Business Development
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Executive
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
About Renata
Renata is a Swiss specialist in micro-battery technology, distinguished by the precision, reliability, and discretion that define the country’s finest watchmaking ecosystem. As an employer, the company offers a refined industrial environment where engineering excellence, quality craftsmanship, and long-term responsibility converge. Its teams contribute to components that power timepieces, medical devices, and advanced electronic applications worldwide, requiring meticulous standards and a culture of continuous improvement. Renata appeals to professionals who value technical mastery, collaborative expertise, and the quiet prestige of working behind some of the most exacting products in modern precision industries.
Renata AG seeks Head of Strategic Business Development in Itingen, Switzerland—a full-time executive role reporting to the CEO.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute corporate strategy in close collaboration with the CEO, serving as a strategic thought partner
- Build and evolve new business models and strategic initiatives aligned with company objectives
- Conduct market, competitive, and potential analyses with concrete actionable recommendations
- Initiate and lead strategic projects with significant corporate relevance
- Create business cases and decision frameworks for senior management
- Identify, establish, and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances
- Support M&A, joint venture, and partnership opportunities from identification through implementation
- Translate strategic initiatives into concrete measures, objectives, and KPIs
- Monitor market and business developments with regular reporting to executive leadership
Qualifications
- Completed degree in business administration, engineering, or equivalent professional qualification
- Demonstrated expertise in project management and business/corporate strategy development
- Strong analytical and conceptual capabilities
- Comprehensive understanding of business economics and business case development
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- High initiative, execution orientation, and entrepreneurial mindset
- Fluency in German and English (written and spoken); French advantageous
Skills
Experience
Significant professional experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, business development, or management consulting roles; prior exposure to M&A or corporate venture initiatives is valuable
Education
Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or equivalent professional qualification
Workplace
This position is based in Itingen, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, within easy reach of Basel.
Benefits
On-site company restaurant; progressive social benefits and employment terms; discounts on Swatch Group products and REKA vouchers; benefits through the North-West Switzerland collective agreement
Culture
Renata fosters a refined, collaborative workplace where precision, creativity, and attention to detail guide every aspect of the employee experience. The brand values professionals who combine entrepreneurial spirit with a commitment to excellence, offering an environment where talent can grow through trust, responsibility, and shared ambition.
About Cerulean
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