Strategic Officer

Key responsibilities:

Strategic development and sustainability planning

• Develop and continuously refine a long-term continuity and implementation strategy for ITCC PedCanPortal
• Design governance and operational models for the future operation and expansion of the platform
• Evaluate and develop sustainable funding and partnership models
• Support the onboarding of future programs, projects, and stakeholders into the ITCC PedCanPortal ecosystem

Stakeholder management and international coordination

• Coordinate continuity-related activities across a large international consortium
• Facilitate interactions with academic partners, patient representatives, external stakeholders, and industry collaborators
• Support strategic discussions within governance and advisory structures
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the international pediatric oncology community

Governance, reporting, and implementation

• Ensure alignment of continuity planning with scientific, ethical, legal, and operational requirements
• Prepare strategic reports, recommendations, and implementation concepts for project leadership and governance bodies
• Contribute to annual reporting, risk assessment, and long-term planning activities
• Support the translation of strategic concepts into operational implementation plans

Your Profile

We are looking for a highly organized and strategically minded individual who enjoys working at the intersection of science, innovation and international collaboration.

Essential:

• PhD or 5+ years experience in life sciences, medicine, public health, health economics, management, law or a related discipline.
• Experience in scientific program management, research strategy, innovation management, business development or international collaborative projects.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups in complex international environments.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Desirable:

• Experience with large-scale research infrastructures, data platforms or precision medicine initiatives.
• Understanding of governance, continuity planning and funding strategies.
• Experience in public-private partnerships, translational research or health innovation.
• Familiarity with biomedical research, pediatric oncology, genomics or health data ecosystems.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to help shape one of the world's leading pediatric cancer data platforms.
• A highly international and interdisciplinary working environment.
• Close interaction with internationally renowned experts in pediatric oncology, genomics, data science, ethics and patient advocacy.
• A unique strategic role with significant visibility and impact.
• Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Flexible working arrangements within a dynamic research environment.

Join us in building the future of pediatric precision oncology and creating a sustainable international data infrastructure that will improve outcomes for children with cancer worldwide.

We Offer

Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level

30 days of vacation per year

Flexible working hours

Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments

Possibility of mobile work and part-time work

Family-friendly working environment

Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket

Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents

Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being

Contact: Natalie Schweigert

Phone:+49 (0)6221/42-4619

Duration:The position is initially limited to 2 years.

Application Deadline:25.09.2026

Applications by e-mail cannot be accepted.

Please also note that we cannot return applications submitted by post.

We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.

Notice:We are subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Therefore, all our employees must provide proof of immunity against measles.