Director Clinical Project Management & Transformation (m/w/d)

About the company

BIOTRONIK is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of cardiac and endovascular implants and catheters for cardiac rhythm management, electrophysiology and vascular intervention. As a global company headquartered in Berlin, we develop, manufacture and market medical devices of the highest quality, incorporating the latest research and technology. Our success is based on the expertise and results-oriented collaboration of our employees.

Your tasks

Take on a key role at the intersection of clinical research, technology, and corporate strategy. With the freedom to shape and implement new ideas, you will make a meaningful contribution to building a future-ready clinical organization and driving the long-term evolution of clinical research at BIOTRONIK.

• Strategic Development: Shape the future of our clinical organization by identifying opportunities for improvement and driving the implementation of innovative concepts, structures, and strategic initiatives.
• Transformation & Innovation: Initiate and lead cross-functional change initiatives, leveraging digitalization, artificial intelligence, and Real-World Evidence to advance clinical research.
• Methodology & Study Design: Continuously enhance scientific methodologies, clinical study designs, and processes, establishing efficient frameworks to support the growing importance of company-sponsored clinical studies for regulatory approval.
• PMO & Operational Excellence: Establish effective project management standards, meaningful KPIs, and robust governance structures to increase transparency, operational efficiency, and decision-making speed.
• Business Development: Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop innovative approaches for leveraging clinical study results and data, demonstrating their strategic value and identifying new commercial opportunities.
• Leadership & Empowerment: Take on direct line management responsibility for an experienced team, fostering an environment where scientific expertise, ownership, and openness to change work hand in hand.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a strategic sparring partner to senior management, your direct supervisor, and clinical project teams, providing guidance on complex challenges and supporting the resolution of critical escalations.

Requirements

• University degree in natural sciences, medicine, engineering, or a related discipline, ideally complemented by an advanced qualification.
• Several years of experience in clinical project management, Clinical Operations, or the strategic development of clinical organizations.
• Solid understanding of scientific methodologies, clinical study design, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Strong expertise in strategic project and portfolio management (PMO), combined with a proven track record of designing and implementing organizational changes.
• Strong interest in digital technologies and AI-driven applications, as well as innovative approaches to leveraging clinical data and Real-World Evidence.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to translate complex challenges into pragmatic, impactful solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, empathy, and the ability to inspire experienced teams to embrace new ideas and change. Previous leadership experience is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Very good communication skills in German and English.

How to apply

Jetzt bewerben unter: www.biotronik.com/de-de/karriere

Are you interested? Please apply online through our application management system! We are looking forward to welcoming you.

Peer Plewnia | Tel. peer.plewnia@biotronik.com

Other

We offer Location: Berlin | working hours: Vollzeit | contract type: Unbefristet

Job ID: 62634 |

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.