A new job opening is available in Unit "Centre for International Cooperation, WHO" at the next possible starting date
Project Manager (m/f/d)
About the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut
We are a senior federal authority responsible for vaccines and biomedicines that performs scientific research in the field of life sciences. Our institute networks with national and international players which makes it a competent partner for the general public, science, medicine, politics, and economics.
The "IncreaseNET" project
is a project funded by the European Commission under the 2022 EU4Health programme. The project aims to create a framework to strengthen the European medicines regulatory network in order to improve the availability of safe and effective medicines in the European Union. Medicines authorities and scientific institutions from all over the European Union are involved in the project. The aim is to fill identified gaps in the required capacities, competencies and framework conditions in the European Medicines Regulatory Network (EMRN). The Paul-Ehrlich-Institut focuses on developing opportunities to strengthen support for innovative projects from the academic sector in close cooperation with other project partners.
- Project organisation and project management
- Planning, coordination and monitoring of all project activities
- Tracking milestones and goal fulfilment
- Assumption of responsibilities and tasks in other project partners' work packages within the framework of the overall project
- Ensuring communication with project partners and stakeholders
- Planning, organisation, moderation, documentation of as well as participation in working meetings, workshops and conferences
- Preparation and quality-assuring consolidation of project reports and scientific publications
- Participation in the conception, analysis and implementation of additional measures to optimise European and international cooperation to promote medicines development in the regulatory field
- Graduate-level degree (master's) in social, political, economic or natural sciences
- Experience/training in project management
- Experience in supporting international projects
- Very good written and spoken English
- Competency with the Microsoft Office suite (including Excel and Access)
- Dedication
- Independent, well-structured and conscientious working style
- Capacity for interdisciplinary cooperation and teamwork
- External and internal communication skills
- Friendly demeanour
Please note that a Declaration of Interests will have to be made vis‑à‑vis the EMA and, furthermore, a declaration will be required pursuant to Section 77a AMG (Arzneimittelgesetz, German Medicines Act).
A stable, multifaceted, and challenging position centrally located in the Rhine-Main area (Frankfurt) with good public transport connections (motorways/highways, airport, and fast commuter train). Being an employer in the German public service, we offer the usual social benefits such as annual payment supplement, employer's pension scheme, and special contributions to a particular statutory savings scheme (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen).
The successful candidate (m/f/d) will be employed until December 31, 2026. Part-time working is possible in principle. The payband is E 13 TVöD (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst, Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Public Service). The assignment to a payband is made based on the consideration of your individual professional experience. Disabled candidates (m/f/d) will be given preference if their skills and qualifications are equivalent to those of non-disabled candidates (m/f/d). The Paul-Ehrlich-Institut encourages gender equality and life-work balance, especially in respect to the family. For this purpose, we have various employment models to offer including flexible working hours (different forms of part-time work, flexible working from home, teleworking, no core time), child care facilities, internal and external communication platforms, and various opportunities for further professional training. Our occupational health management policies and Jobticket (subsidized commuter ticket) round off the offer. For more information, please visit our website.