Co-founder / Project Managing Director

Digitalhealthnews; Darmstadt; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career advancement

Support for personal ambitions

Diverse business environment

Job summary

A leading science and technology firm is seeking a co-founder/project managing director in Darmstadt, Germany. You will be responsible for leading innovative projects and ensuring their efficient development and commercialization. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years in consulting or startups, possess strong analytical skills, and demonstrate experience in team building and P&L management. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive significant change in an established company with a rich history in healthcare and technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in consulting, investment banking, or startups.
• Master’s degree preferred; MBA is a plus.
• Proven international experience of at least 2 years.
• Proven record of building teams and delivering projects on deadline.
• Strong analytical and big-picture thinking; able to work globally.
• Experience in setting up efficient business processes and managing P&L.

Responsibilities

• Ensure development and commercialization of innovation projects.
• Manage day-to-day operations and provide strategic direction.
• Accountable for P&L and have own cost centre.
• Represent the project internally and externally and drive execution.

Skills

Work experience in consulting or startups

Analytical skills

Team-building

International experience

P&L management

Flexibility and travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in business or related field

MBA

Job description

Location: Darmstadt, Germany | Job Type: Full-Time | Employer: Merck

Merck is looking for a co‑founder/project managing director who can ensure a speedy and efficient development, commercialization and scale‑up of a portfolio of promising innovation projects in a start‑up at Merck. You will be fully responsible for setting up all operations, building the team, developing the business activities and gaining market leadership. You will manage day‑to‑day operations, provide strategic direction and structure, and represent the project both internally and externally. As the owner of the innovation project you will be accountable for the P&L and have your own cost centre. You will provide a timely and accurate report on the operating status of our projects.

Who you are

• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in a top‑tier consulting firm, investment banking, venture capital, private equity and/or start‑ups
• Master degree preferred in business and management, finance, marketing; an MBA is a plus
• Proven international experience of at least 2 years
• Proven record of building high‑performing teams and executing and driving implementation within deadlines
• Proven record of motivating teams and driving them to outstanding achievements
• Strong analytical skills, big‑picture thinking, and ability to work internationally as well as in global virtual teams
• Strong structuring and analytical skills with the ability to set up efficient business processes and manage P&L
• Flexible and willing to travel internationally (about 30 % of the time)

What we offer

At Merck, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!

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About Merck Merck is a leading science and technology company in healthcare, life science and performance materials. Around 50,000 employees work to further develop technologies that improve and enhance life – from biopharmaceutical therapies to treat cancer or multiple sclerosis, cutting‑edge systems for scientific research and production, to liquid crystals for smartphones and LCD televisions. In 2016, Merck generated sales of €15.0 billion in 66 countries. Founded in 1668, Merck is the world's oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company. The founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed corporate group. The company holds the global rights to the Merck name and brand. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the company operates as EMD Serono, MilliporeSigma and EMD Performance Materials.