Company Description

For 35 years, we have been developing cutting-edge science and technology to empower biomedical research and personalized medicine. We combine excellence from more than 60 disciplines in natural sciences, engineering, and informatics to make a significant contribution to biomedical sciences. We encourage a creative working environment driven by pioneering spirit– to seek new horizons – boldly envisioning the future and turning it into reality. Today, more than 4,900 experts from over 50 countries contribute to our sustainable success.

Your tasks

Job Description

As Strategic Program Manager for our Global Key Accounts you will join the Global Industrial Business Operation (GIBO) team, which is part of the Miltenyi Biotec’ s Global Key Account Organization.

In this central role, your main responsibilities will be:

• Drive strategic program management by orchestrating key components of Miltenyi Biotec’s most critical industry partnerships in the Cell & Gene Therapy sector, enabling our Key Clients on their path toward successful commercialization.
• Establish and lead end-to-end program governance, including internal cross-functional project meetings and regular customer check-ins, ensuring seamless information flow and full transparency for internal and external stakeholders across all workstreams (e.g., Business Development, R&D, Production, RA/QA).
• Collaborate closely with Global Key Account Management and Business Development on commercial aspects of R&D-driven programs to secure alignment, strengthen partnerships, and support overall collaboration success.
• Oversee comprehensive program and multi-project planning, including budgeting, development of work packages, timeline oversight, and creation of high-quality project documentation.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership, preparing and presenting reports, KPIs, and strategic recommendations to C-level management and steering operational committees.

Qualifications

• You hold a Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Economics, or an equivalent field.
• In addition, strong professional experience in the life sciences, pharmaceutical or biotech industry, CDMOs, medicine, or laboratory technology is expected.
• You bring 3-5 years of solid experience in program or alliance management, with a proven track record of managing complex key account customer projects.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methods is part of your daily routine.
• You thrive in a dynamic organization and adapt quickly to change.
• With your outstanding team-oriented attitude, you help the team achieve excellent results.
• Clear and effective communication comes naturally to you in all situations.
• A well-organized work approach combined with a proactive, self-starter mindset characterizes your style.
• Strong English skills, both spoken and written, complete your profile

We offer

Additional Information

What we offer

• Flexible work: Enable time management on your terms
• Diversity: International teams and cross-border intercultural communication
• Room for creativity: It’s the most clever solution that we always strive for
• Health & Sport: We offer a wide range of corporate sports activities and health provision
• Miltenyi University: A clever mind never stops learning, take advantage of our in-house Training Academy

Diversity is the bedrock of our creativity.

Our mission: To innovate treatments and technologies and tackle the world’s most serious health challenges. And that’s why we connect the dots –across various disciplines, linking different perspectives, skills, and abilities. You and your talent are welcome here in our inclusive and collaborative environment. So come as you are. Regardless of gender, sexual identity, age, ethnicity, religion, or disability.

Become part of our team and focus on pushing the boundaries of medicine.

Contact us

If you have the skills and qualifications for this position, please use the link to send us your details (application letter, curriculum vitae, references, and certificates). Please give us some idea of when you can start and the kind of salary you are looking for.