The Institute of Experimental Cancer Therapy at TUM Klinikum Rechts der Isar invites applications for a Scientific Administrator / Scientific Project Manager to support the international DEFEAT-PDAC consortium. DEFEAT-PDAC is a German Cancer Aid-funded, interdisciplinary research network within the German Pancreatic Cancer Alliance involving 13 partner sites in Germany and North America. The consortium aims to decode and therapeutically target the pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) ecosystem, with a particular focus on cancer-immune interactions, therapy resistance, translational model systems, data integration, patient involvement and the development of innovative combination therapies.


The successful candidate will work closely with Prof. Dieter Saur, the consortium leadership, scientific project leaders, integrative platforms, clinical and data-science partners, patient advocates and external stakeholders. This position is ideal for a highly organized scientist or science manager who enjoys coordinating complex collaborative research and translating scientific progress into clear reports, workflows and communication formats.




The Institute of Experimental Cancer Therapy at TUM Klinikum Rechts der Isar invites applications for a Scientific Administrator / Scientific Project Manager to support the international DEFEAT-PDAC consortium. DEFEAT-PDAC is a German Cancer Aid-funded, interdisciplinary research network within the German Pancreatic Cancer Alliance involving 13 partner sites in Germany and North America. The consortium aims to decode and therapeutically target the pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) ecosystem, with a particular focus on cancer-immune interactions, therapy resistance, translational model systems, data integration, patient involvement and the development of innovative combination therapies.


The successful candidate will work closely with Prof. Dieter Saur, the consortium leadership, scientific project leaders, integrative platforms, clinical and data-science partners, patient advocates and external stakeholders. This position is ideal for a highly organized scientist or science manager who enjoys coordinating complex collaborative research and translating scientific progress into clear reports, workflows and communication formats.


Scientific coordination of the DEFEAT-PDAC consortium and its national and international partner sites
Project controlling, including monitoring of milestones, deliverables, timelines, and reporting obligations
Preparation, consolidation and editing of scientific reports, progress updates, presentations, publication lists, SOPs and internal documentation
Organization of steering committee meetings, quarterly progress meetings, workshops, annual retreats, conferences and outreach events
Interface function between scientists, patient representatives, administrative units, funding bodies and external partners
Support for grant management, including funding reports, amendments, follow-up applications
Documentation and quality assurance of consortium workflows, project decisions, action items, shared resources and scientific outputs.
Support of dissemination and communication activities, including newsletters, web content, social media, press materials and public/patient-oriented communication.
Coordination of education, training and early-career researcher activities within the consortium.

University degree in life sciences, medicine, molecular biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, biomedical sciences or a related field; a PhD is mandatory.
Experience in scientific project coordination, research management, grant writing and administration, reporting or coordination of collaborative research networks.
Good understanding of translational biomedical research; experience in oncology, immunology, molecular medicine, data science, pancreatic cancer research.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to track parallel workstreams, deadlines an...