Strategic Program Manager – Biomedical Engineering (f/m/x)

Your profile

• A university degree in engineering, natural sciences or life sciences; a doctorate or relevant industry experience is advantageous but not essential
• Excellent communication, networking and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to communicate scientific and technological opportunities, engage diverse stakeholders, and establish partnerships
• Strong motivation and demonstrated ability, or clear potential, to develop competitive funding proposals that support research or training programs
• A proactive and independent working style, combined with good organisational skills, initiative and a collaborative mindset
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism and proficiency in German and English
• Willingness to travel occasionally to represent the Initiative at national and international meetings and conferences

What We Offer

• Contribute to the future of biomedical engineering: An engaging and visible position offering the opportunity to work with leading experts and contribute to the development of biomedical engineering research, innovation and training across Helmholtz.
• Make a tangible scientific and societal impact: Support the development of programs and partnerships that accelerate medical technology innovation, strengthen interdisciplinary training and bring engineering advances closer to clinical application.
• Work at the forefront of interdisciplinary innovation: Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers across ten Helmholtz Centres and develop valuable connections with industry representatives and major funding organisations.
• Build your professional network and expertise: Gain exposure to national and international scientific, industrial and funding environments, with opportunities to develop your skills in research management, strategic partnerships and competitive funding acquisition.
• Location flexibility: The preferred location is Helmholtz Munich in Neuherberg. For exceptionally qualified candidates, placement at another participating Helmholtz Centre may be considered with appropriate justification.

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2 years but may be extended under certain circumstances.

Bioengineering Center

The Helmholtz Biomedical Engineering Initiative combines interdisciplinary skills from natural sciences, engineering and medicine to invent, innovate, and advance technological solutions that enable individualized precision measurements and processing of biological information for the promotion of heathcare.

Benefits

• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• Family Support: On-site kindergarten, holiday care, care for the elderly
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
• Personal Development: Comprehensive in-house training and development opportunities
• Work-Life-Balance: Flexible working hours and flexi-time models
• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities