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

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. The Helmholtz Biomedical Engineering Initiative unites 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

• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
  
  

Interested in applying?

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

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed continuously (e.g. on an incoming basis) and directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• References from recent employers
• Contact details for at least two referees
  
  

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest. Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

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