Senior Project Manager (m/w/d) for Maternal and Newborn Health

Senior Project Manager (m/w/d) for Maternal and Newborn Health

Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (GFCNI) — remote — 15.05.2025

GFCNI is the first global organization and network to unite patients, families, healthcare professionals, medical staff, and scientists from different disciplines, fields, and countries — all with the joint goal of advancing the health and quality of care for newborns and their families across the globe. We envision a future where every baby born receives the right care, at the right time, in the right place. To further strengthen our team, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager (m/w/d) for Maternal and Newborn Health (full-time, remote work possible, permanent residency in Germany required).

Your Tasks

1. Maintain and develop our key program, European Standards of Care for Newborn Health (ESCNH). This includes scientific monitoring of implementation, lifecycle processes, developing a self-assessment tool, and organizing digital workshops and Delphi panels with stakeholders (medical experts and patient representatives).
2. Assist the Executive Board in the strategic development of the ESCNH department.
3. Represent the patient's/parent's voice in an international, EU-funded research project, engaging with international stakeholders and developing/disseminating patient information documents, including communication and dissemination tasks.
4. Contribute to other scientific tasks of the foundation as needed, such as drafting scientific publications, manuals, or position papers for medical professionals.
5. Participate in and represent the foundation at international and national events and congresses, including practical presentations.

Your Qualifications

• Doctorate in a health-related scientific field (e.g., epidemiology, public health, health sciences, nutritional sciences, health management).
• Strong understanding of qualitative research; implementation science is an advantage.
• Over 3 years of experience managing complex, international projects and leading interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent methodological, analytical, and practical implementation skills.
• High initiative, independent, structured, result-oriented work style, with commitment and team spirit.
• Strong presentation and moderation skills for diverse audiences, including medical professionals and patient representatives.
• Confident writing and editing skills in English; fluency in English required. Additional languages are an advantage.
• Social and intercultural competence with empathy for affected individuals.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Our Offer

• Challenging, varied work with an international focus and network.
• Dynamic, motivated team with flat hierarchy and quick decision-making.
• Potential team leader position for suitably qualified candidates.
• Permanent contract, flexible hours, remote work options (Germany residency required).
• Performance-based salary within a charitable foundation's scope.
• Monthly, tax-free benefits; 30 days annual leave (plus days off on 24 and 31 December).

Interested?

We look forward to your application. Please send your complete documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, publication list) with salary expectations and earliest start date to career@gfcni.org. Only complete applications will be considered. For questions, contact Ms. Tanja Augsten: +49-(0)89 890 83 26 25. More info at www.gfcni.org.

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