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

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

Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (GFCNI) – remote, application deadline: 30.04.2025

GFCNI is the first global organization and network uniting patients, families, healthcare professionals, medical staff, and scientists from various disciplines, fields, and countries. Our goal is to advance the health and quality of care for newborns and their families worldwide. We envision a future where every baby receives the right care, at the right time, in the right place. To strengthen our team, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager (m/w/d) for Maternal and Newborn Health (full-time, remote work possible, permanent residency in Germany required).

Your Tasks

1. Maintain and develop our key program, European Standards of Care for Newborn Health (ESCNH) . This includes scientific monitoring, lifecycle process management, developing a self-assessment tool, and organizing digital workshops and Delphi panels with stakeholders.
2. Assist the Executive Board in the strategic development of the ESCNH department.
3. Represent the patient\’s/parent\’s voice in international and EU-funded research projects. Engage with stakeholders and develop/disseminate patient information documents, including communication and dissemination tasks.
4. Contribute to other scientific work areas as needed, such as drafting scientific publications, manuals, or position papers for medical professionals.
5. Participate in and represent the foundation at international/national events and congresses, including practical presentations.

Your Qualifications

• Scientific background related to health (doctorate required), e.g., epidemiology, public health, health sciences, nutritional sciences, health management.
• Strong understanding of qualitative research; implementation science is an advantage.
• Over 3 years of experience managing complex, international projects and leading interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent methodological, analytical, and practical skills.
• Proactive, independent, structured, and results-oriented working style, with high commitment and team spirit.
• Strong presentation and moderation skills for diverse audiences.
• Confident writing and editing skills in English; fluency in English is required. Additional languages are a plus.
• Social and intercultural competence, with empathy for affected individuals.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Our Offer

• Challenging, varied work with an international focus and network.
• Dynamic, motivated team with flat hierarchies and short decision paths.
• Potential for a team leadership role if qualified.
• Permanent contract, flexible hours, remote work options (permanent residency in Germany required).
• Performance-based salary within a charitable foundation.
• Monthly, tax-free benefits; 30 days of holiday per year, plus additional days off on 24 and 31 December.

Interested?

We look forward to your application. Please send your complete documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, publication list), salary expectations, and earliest start date to . Only complete applications will be considered. For questions, contact Ms. Tanja Augsten at +49 (0)89 890 83 26 25. More information about GFCNI can be found at .

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Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (GFCNI)

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