Head of Data Management & IT (f / m / x)

Dzne; Bonn; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research organization is seeking a Head of Data Management & IT in Bonn. This role entails managing a team, ensuring data flow and security, and coordinating IT solutions that support scientific research. Applicants should possess a Master's or PhD degree and extensive experience in software development and team leadership. The organization offers a vibrant workplace, innovative infrastructure, and a commitment to employee development and well-being.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 days of holiday

Subsidised job ticket options

Health promotion programs

Training programs tailored to individual needs

Personalised onboarding

On-site restaurant

Feel-good working environment

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading an IT team and managing IT projects.
• Fluency in English and German required.

Aufgaben

• Oversee Data Management and IT team, ensuring data governance.
• Coordinate with internal & external stakeholders on IT strategy.
• Lead software development projects for data management.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Requirements Engineering

Agile Methods

Software Architecture Design

Quality Assurance

DevOps

Python

SQL

Team Collaboration

Ausbildung

Master’s or PhD degree in natural or life sciences

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking to filla full-time position as Head of Data Management & IT of Population Health Sciences, located in Bonn.

As team leader, you will oversee the Data Management and IT team of the Rhineland Study, ensuring seamless data flow and curation—from collection in the study centers to analysis by researchers. You will coordinate the interfaces between software, science, and medical devices to optimize data utilization and to ensure long-term, traceable storage. This includes leading software development (e.g., for appointment booking, data exchange platforms, test environments, and laboratory management systems), data management, and the technical support in the study centers. Additionally, you will shape the strategic IT direction and software landscape of the Rhineland Study, advancing new initiatives.

• Leadership and development of the team : You will be responsible for the technical and organizational management of the Data Management and IT-team. You will foster an open communication and feedback culture in the team and support the individual development of the team members.
• Task Prioritization and Project Management. Ensure effective prioritization and alignment of tasks to meet project goals and stakeholder needs.
• Coordination with internal and external stakeholders : Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment of software and data solutions with their needs. Represent the team in committees on IT and research infrastructure projects to ensure strategic alignment.
• Data Management : Ensure data governance, access, security, and quality, building reliable and future-proof data systems, adhering to FAIR principles.
• Innovation and Process Optimization : Monitor emerging trends in IT and data management, incorporating relevant innovations and refining processes (e.g., CI / CD, automation, platform for advanced data analyses) to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
• Modernization : Evaluate and guide the gradual enhancement of legacy software systems, prioritizing scalability, maintainability, and the integration of testing frameworks.
• Resource management : Plan and guide the enhancement of legacy systems, including medium- and long-term computing and storage needs, in collaboration with the central IT department of the DZNE.
• A Master’s or PhD degreein natural or life sciences or related discipline with extensive practical experience with software development, engineering, and data management
• Experience inleading an IT teamand IT projects
• Strong communication skillsand the ability to communicate complex, technical concepts in a clear manner in an interdisciplinary environment
• Knowledge ofrequirements engineeringand / oragile methodsas well as designing robustsoftware architectures
• Knowledge ofquality assurance, especially in the development and integration of automated test strategies and procedures
• Experience in scientific research, scientific software development, and with large scale heterogeneous personal data is highly valued
• Experience withDevOps-approaches, including container-virtualization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes and CI / CD-Pipelines), is preferred
• Strong programming skills, especially inPython, as well as experience inSQLand database systems is a plus
• Ideally, experience with additional technologies such as R or Groovy, and in web development
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken)

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all technical requirements—in our team, we value teamwork, supporting each other and the willingness and openness to acquire new skills.

What our employees value

• Innovation and internationality -a forward-looking infrastructure, modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools and the opportunity for international exchange with your colleagues from 65 nations
• Work-life balance - we reconcile work and private life with flexible working hours, mobile working, 30 days' holiday (On top free on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) and subsidised job / Germany ticket options
• Family-conscious corporate culture - because we know that familyis important, we support you with parent-child offices, family services and daycare co-operations
• Health promotion – through our extensive range of company health programmes, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund
• Focus on development -training programmes tailored to your individual needs and annual HR-development meetings for concrete prospects and potential development
• Remuneration and conditions according to TVöD-Bund - including annual special payment, capital-forming benefits and VBL supplementary pension scheme, in line with the responsibility and seniority of the role
• Personalised Onboarding - for a good start to your new professional challenge
• A feel-good working environment - our Bonn employees enjoy a campus surrounded by greenery, with on-site parking and public transport connections as well our company restaurant
• Job with prospects - The position is initially limited to 2 years -The subsequent offer of a permanent employment contract is both possible and intended

For inquiries about the position, please contact Prof Dr Dr Monique Breteler [e-mail]

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, and transcripts in one single PDF file.