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

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

(part- or fulltime, parental leave replacement, remote working possible, permanent residency in Germany required)

Your Tasks

You are responsible for managing and conducting scientific projects, in particular, conceptualizing the study design, drafting and submitting ethical applications, development of surveys, development of targeted recruitment material and recruitment strategy, data collection, data handling, and data analysis, drafting and authoring scientific manuscripts

Engagement, involvement, and communication with international collaboration partners and supporting experts

Depending on your own expertise and the actual need, you may be appointed with other responsible tasks in other areas of the foundation's scientific work: e.g. representation of the patient's / parent's voice in an international and EU-funded research projects; engagement with international stakeholders; managing, maintaining, and updating sponsor relationships; development of factsheets, manuals, or position papers for medical professionals and parent / patients

Representing the foundation at international/national events and congresses and practical presentations

Our offer

Challenging and varied work with an international focus and network

A dynamic and highly motivated team with a flat hierarchy and short decision-making paths

Limited employment contract for one year with option for a subsequent permanent employment contract, flexible working hours and possibility to work remotely (permanent residency in Germany mandatory)

Performance-related salary within the scope of a charitable foundation

Monthly, tax-free benefits; 30 days holiday / year (plus additional days off on 24 and 31 December)

Your Qualifications

Scientific background related to health (doctorate required), e.g. epidemiology, public health, health sciences, nutritional sciences, health management

Very good understanding of quantitative research, qualitative research is an advantage

Several years (>3 years) of experience in managing international projects and in working in interdisciplinary team

Excellent methodological and analytical skills and the successful implementation of these in practice

Strong knowledge of statistics and hands-on experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, SPSS, SAS, or similar)

Skills in scientific data analysis and effective data presentation

High level of initiative, i.e. independent, structured and result-oriented way of working, as well as a high level of commitment and team spirit

Very good presentation and moderation skills geared towards a wide variety of target groups (e.g. medical field and patient representation)

Stylistically confident, experienced writing and editing of (e.g. scientific) texts in English. Fluency in English is required. Other language skills are an advantage.

Social and intercultural competence and the ability to empathize with the situation of those affected as well as with international healthcare professionals

Willingness to travel nationally and internationally

Did we spark your interest? We look forward meeting you. Please send your complete documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, list of publications)* along with your salary expectations and your next possible starting date to apply.job.27843918@hokifyjob.com . Please note that we can only process complete applications. In case of questions please contact Ms Tanja Augsten: +49-(0)/89 890 83 26 25 Information about GFCNI: www.gfcni.org .

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