The University of Applied Sciences Mannheim is a modern campus university. In nine faculties about 5,100 students are qualified here. The university is leading in the field of research among the universities of applied sciences and cooperates with many important companies. We offer a family-friendly, liveable environment in the middle of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. The University of Applied Sciences Mannheim is looking for the 01.01.2026, for successful approval of the EXIST request, one Co-Founder*in (BWL, Business Development) – CEO of KI startup (w/m/d) Up to EG 13 TV-L, 100% employment (39.5 hours / week) Reference number 5025 for the foundation project EXIST-Forschungstransfer Phase 1 (MedTech, KI) at TH Mannheim. Location: Mannheim/Heidelberg

Development of Business Case and Go-to-Market Strategy Building sales, partner and investor networks Communication and positioning in the MedTech ecosystem Financial planning, controlling and scaling Managing and building a strong corporate culture of Day 1

Complete study of business management or comparable; strong entrepreneurial motivation Ideally experience in the health or start-up environment Impressed communication strength, leadership potential and hands-on mentality High readiness to take responsibility and implement innovation

Financing through EXIST research transfer; the services of the public service on the basis of the TV-L, such as occupational pensions, asset-effective benefits and an annual special payment Option to corporate shares Work in a top-class, interdisciplinary team Access to strong partners (including Uniklinik, TH Mannheim, M2OLIE) A scalable AI product with social added value Work-Life Balance and Compatibility of Family and Occupation through Slide Time Driving grants when using the job ticket Measures of occupational health management Work in a convenient location with best VRN and DB connection The University of Applied Sciences Mannheim bears the predicate “Total E-Quality” The employment relationship is limited until 31.12.2027, after approval of the EXIST application with start 01.01.2026. This authorisation is a prerequisite for the occupation. Highly disabled applicants (w/m/d) are given priority if appropriate. In order to increase the share of female employees, qualified women are explicitly asked to apply. For questions concerning equal opportunities, please contact the agents for equal opportunities. JOBV1_EN