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

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

103045

Full time
39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

Partially Remote Work possible

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier
society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive
innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new
ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

Helmholtz Biomedical Engineering Initiative | Strategic Partnerships,
Training & Funding

The Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific research
organization and one of Europe’s leading research institutions, advancing
world-class research in health, energy, environment and cutting-edge
technologies. TheHelmholtz Biomedical Engineering Initiativeunites ten
Helmholtz Centres to advance biomedical engineering at the intersection of
engineering, life sciences, medicine and clinical translation. By combining
complementary expertise across centres, the Initiative seeks to accelerate
technological innovation, strengthen interdisciplinary training and foster the
translation of scientific discoveries into solutions for human health.

To support its strategic development and long-term sustainability, we seek a
highly motivated Strategic Program Manager (f/m/x)to help develop partnerships
and attract competitive funding for research and training programs from
regional, national and European sources. Building on our strong track record of
successful funding acquisition, the successful candidate will have the
opportunity to contribute to the Initiative's future development, visibility
and impact, working closely with leading scientists and stakeholders across
Helmholtz.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of a strategic roadmap to

strengthen the visibility, positioning and impact of the Helmholtz Biomedical
Engineering Initiative among industry, academic partners and European funding
bodies

• Identify and prioritise regional, national and European funding

opportunities

• Contribute to sustainable financing concepts and prepare competitive

funding proposals in collaboration with participating sientist

• Explore and develop opportunities for training programs in biomedical

engineering and entrepreneurship to support interdisciplinary capacity building

• Identify and engage potential strategic partners across industry, academia,

professional societies and other relevant organisations, supporting the
establishment of new collaborations

• Represent and promote the Initiative at international conferences, industry

exhibitions, networking events and funding forums

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

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Thomas Schwarz-Romond,
+49 89 31871822.