Better together. For life.

We are the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) - and we stand for excellent competence in research, teaching and comprehensive healthcare in our clinics. Every day, our approximately 16,100 employees strive anew to make the world a little healthier with their contribution.

It is our aspiration to be one of the leading university hospitals - and at the same time the best employer in our industry. At UKE, for example, we firmly believe that successful and fulfilling work should be in harmony with employees' personal needs and individual lifestyles. And as diverse as these are, so is our range of individual solutions.

Welcome to the UKE.

Main tasks

The European Reference Network for Rare Liver Diseases (ERN RARE-LIVER, https://rare-liver.eu/), coordinated from the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), brings together over 60 member centres and clinics across Europe.  The operational work of the network involves many organisational tasks in the administration, for which the project management team is looking for support with immediate effect. The position is financed by third-party funds and is initially limited to 2 years. A longer-term appointment to the position is envisaged.

As a project manager, you will support the multidisciplinary ERN RARE-LIVER project management team in close cooperation with the following tasks:

• Coordination of the (partial) project to establish and continuously expand the EU reference network with all participating centres and clinics at EU level
• Participation in the helpdesk for the network's eHealth service
• Work with the project management team on the progression of the clinical registry
• Organisation and moderation of project meetings (face-to-face and video conferences)
• Contract management of new member centres
• Supporting the grant management of the current funding period
• Researching data from participating centres and preparing regular reports for the EU
• Europe-wide travelling and representation of the network on site (not mandatory)

Your Profile

• University degree in the life sciences, nursing sciences, business administration, or a comparable qualification
• Experience and knowledge of project management, ideally within clinical research or EU-funded initiatives
• Experience with clinical registries, health databases, or digital healthcare systems a strong advantage
• Business fluent language skills in English, German language skills are helpful but not necessary
• Coordination and organisational skills, ability to work in a team, intercultural social skills
• Enjoyment of a versatile and varied range of activities

Our Offer

• Regular pay according to TVöD/VKA; attractive company pension plan and various employee discounts
• 30 days of vacation; possibility of special leave
• Central location: Our clinic is centrally located at the beautiful Eppendorfer Park
• Sustainable travel: subsidies for the HVV-ProfiTicket and Dr. Bike bicycle service; option to lease a service bike
• Crisis-proof workplace, meaningful activity, appreciative interaction and open exchange of knowledge within the team; structured onboarding
• Opportunity to actively shape and develop the working environment within the framework of our employee program (UKE INside).
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, prevention and sports offers
• Healthy and varied lunch break: In addition to our canteen, there is a rich selection of culinary offerings just a few steps away, for example the "Health Kitchen" cafés and bistros, as well as other snack bars, bakers, a supermarket, etc.

Contact

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Contact to the department Hendrik Matthies

Lead Project Manager

+49 (0) 40 7410-59134

[email protected]

Recruiting contact

Recruiting Team

+49 (0) 40 7410-52599

Please note that employment is contingent upon proof of immunization or immunity against the measles virus, in accordance with applicable legal and medical requirements. Documentation (e.g., vaccination certificate) must be provided before employment begins.

We offer a work environment providing equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, origin or religion. This is confirmed by our accession to the Charter of Diversity. We explicitly aim to increase the proportion of women in management positions, especially among scientific personnel in research and teaching. Women with equal qualifications will be given priority. The same applies in the case of under-representation of one gender in the advertised area. Persons with severe disability with equal aptitude, competence and professional performance will be given priority.

> Learn more about "Diversity at UKE" here.