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

myScience; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

30 days annual leave

Flexi days

On-site kindergarten

Holiday care

Care for the elderly

In-house training and development

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Helmholtz Munich is seeking a Strategic Program Manager - Biomedical Engineering (f/m/x) to shape the initiative's roadmap, identify funding opportunities, and build partnerships with industry, academia and European bodies.

You will develop training programs in biomedical engineering, engage stakeholders, and represent the Initiative at international conferences. The role offers flexible location with partial remote work and a two-year fixed term, with salary up to E13 TVöD.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 scientists
• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Networking

Strategic thinking

German language

English language

Education

University degree in engineering/sciences

Job description

Offer Description

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

103045

Full time 39 hrs./week

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. 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.

Description

• 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 scientists
• 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

Requirements

• 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

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
• Personal Development: Comprehensive in‑house training and development opportunities
• Work-Life-Balance: Flexible working hours and flexi‑time models

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.