Florian H.
About Florian H.
Florian H. is a Group Product Owner at MediaMarktSaturn, where he leads a team focused on enhancing sales force efficiency through innovative product strategies. He has a background in molecular biology and biochemistry, with experience in academia and the Eppendorf Group.
Work at MediaMarktSaturn
Florian H. has been serving as a Group Product Owner at MediaMarktSaturn since 2022. In this role, he leads a team of product owners focused on developing tools that enhance the efficiency of the sales force. He emphasizes the importance of aligning product strategies with user needs through innovative thinking and detailed user research. His responsibilities include ensuring that product development is strategically aligned to facilitate the sales force in identifying optimal solutions for customers.
Previous Experience at Eppendorf Group
Prior to his current position, Florian H. worked at Eppendorf Group from 2016 to 2020. He held multiple roles, including Technical Application Specialist, where he specialized in PCR, Sample and Information Management. He later transitioned to the role of Product Owner / Project Manager Digital Solutions for eight months in 2020, followed by a year as Product Owner / Business Manager Digital Solutions from 2021 to 2022. His experience at Eppendorf Group contributed to his expertise in product management and digital solutions.
Academic Background
Florian H. studied at the University of Osnabrueck, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Molecular Biology from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics in collaboration with Goethe University Frankfurt, where he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry/Biophysics from 2009 to 2013. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in product development and management.
Experience at Aarhus University and Max Planck Institute
Florian H. has a diverse research background, having worked as a Postdoc at Aarhus University from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, he was a PhD student at the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics from 2009 to 2013. His roles in these institutions involved advanced research and contributed to his expertise in biophysics and molecular biology, further enhancing his analytical and problem-solving skills.
Team Leadership and User-Centric Approach
In his current role at MediaMarktSaturn, Florian H. emphasizes the importance of strong connections with the user base. He focuses on tailoring product development to meet real-world needs, ensuring that the tools developed are effective for the sales force. His approach involves utilizing user feedback and research to inform product strategies, which aligns with his commitment to enhancing user experience and product efficiency.