Project Manager - Rare Disease Research Project (m/f/d)
wanted for the next possible date at the Centre for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine for the rare disease research.
The Department of Pediatric Nephrology at Heidelberg University Hospital is looking for an ambitious Project Manager to join the European Rare Diseases Research Alliance (ERDERA).
This position is of great importance for the coordination of international and interdisciplinary research efforts to improve medical care for patients with rare diseases.
Tasks involved as project manager:
- 1. Facilitate the integration of existing rare disease registry data into well-structured cohorts suitable for clinical trials, ensuring transparency and accessibility.
- 2. Assist in coordinating the creation of robust natural history cohort data for specific diseases, adhering to high regulatory standards.
- 3. Collaborate on the creation of a model-based clinical trial simulation (CTS) platform for rare diseases, focusing on disease progression modeling and regulatory-grade drug development tools.
- 4. Facilitate the development of a platform for creating regulatory-grade patient-relevant Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs) in rare disease studies.
- 5. Support efforts to identify and rank diseases suitable for advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) based on their compatibility with cutting-edge treatment platforms.
Why Join ERDERA?
Working with ERDERA at Heidelberg University Hospital means contributing to innovative and impactful rare disease research in a highly collaborative, international environment. This role offers unique exposure to cutting-edge methodologies in data integration, regulatory compliance, and advanced therapeutic development. Be part of a multidisciplinary team that is shaping the future of healthcare for rare disease patients.
- Job-ID: V000013548
- Field of application: Klinik Kinderheilkunde I (Allg. Pädiatrie, Neuropäd., Stoffwechsel, Gastroenterologie, Nephrologie)
- Location: Heidelberg
- Start date: 01.01.2025
- Job Category: Management / Administration
- Working hours: full-time (38,5 h per week)
- Published: 04.12.2024
- Limitation:Temporary (13 months, extension is sought)
- Contract:TV-UK
Your Tasks
- Schedule and organize live and virtual meetings
- Document and distribute meeting minutes, track follow-ups, and provide progress reports and overviews
- Act as the primary liaison for project stakeholders, including task leaders and external collaborators
- Develop, distribute, and analyze surveys for feedback or data collection purposes
- Contribute to publications, project proposals, and reports
Your Profil
- Education: Master’s degree (PhD is a plus) in a relevant field, such as Biology, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Research or equivalent
- Experience in project management, ideally within research or healthcare settings, is preferred. Familiarity with regulatory standards in health research, ontologies, or data management is an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of survey tools (e.g., SurveyMonkey) and basic data analysis
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. German is a Plus
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse team
We offer
- Possibility of mobile working
- Flexible working hours within the framework of flexitime
- Possibility to publish scientifically is offered and supported
- Regular team meetings
- Interdisciplinary cooperation with various European stakeholders
- Possibility to take over project responsibility for ERDERA project
- Collectively agreed remuneration, attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
- 30 days vacation
- Sustainable travel: job ticket
- Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
- Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers
Contact & Application
For further information please contact Anna Dengler via e-mail.
Interested?
Applications will be accepted until 05.01.2025 via e-mail.
Klinik Kinderheilkunde I (Allg. Pädiatrie, Neuropäd., Stoffwechsel, Gastroenterologie, Nephrologie)
Anna Dengler, project assistance
Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.3
69120 Heidelberg
anna.dengler@med.uni-heidelberg.de
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