Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum DKFZ | Germany | 69xxx Heidelberg | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time / Home office | Published since: 01.04.2026 on stepstone.de
Scientific Coordinator in Research Management (m/f/d)
The German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ) is one of the largest cancer research centres in Europe. “Research for a life without cancer” is our mission and for this our world-class scientists work together with all employees. We investigate how cancer is created, identify cancer risk factors and look for new strategies that prevent people from suffering from cancer. We develop new methods that allow tumours to be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients to be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting. The National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) is a long-term cooperation between the DKFZ, excellent partners in university medicine and other outstanding research partners at six locations in Germany. The aim of the NCT is to quickly and safely bring promising results from cancer research into clinical application. This is intended to provide cancer patients with comprehensive access to innovative treatment approaches to improve treatment outcomes and quality of life. The NCT has been extended. In addition to Heidelberg and Dresden there are four new NCT locations: Berlin, Südwest (Tübingen / Stuttgart-Ulm), WERA (Würzburg with the partners Erlangen, Regensburg and Augsburg) and West (Essen / Cologne). We are looking for a:n Scientific:n Coordinator:in (m/w/d) in research management at the next time for the NCT office. Reference number: 2026-0068 The NCT office is located at the DKFZ and serves as a central interface between the administration and the research coordination of the DKFZ. It significantly supports the implementation of the NCT research strategy and contributes to the effective networking of all areas involved. The tasks of the office are, inter alia, the multi-site scientific project management, the support of the cross-site study programme, the support of all cross-site bodies, the overall administrative coordination including: overall budgeting and medium-term financial planning, scientific and administrative monitoring and reporting. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
You are responsible and versatile in research management and work in the team of scientific coordination at the NCT office. In this function you have the following tasks: Program and study coordinationMonitoring and possible follow-up of multi-site NCT programs Central:r Contact:in for NCT coordinator:inside and PIs at NCT locations Support for the operational implementation of clinical studies Promoting scientific information exchange within the NCT
Project work and strategic developmentReal work of projects, coordination of and active cooperation in working groups Creation of strategic concept papers and (decision) templates Coordination and organisation of assessment processes Cross-departmental coordination of tasks and processes Conception and construction of central NCT structures
Further development of scientific reporting in close cooperation and coordination with relevant sections of the DKFZ Creation and editorial collaboration on scientific reports and summaries of results incl. Evaluation and analysis of relevant facts
Cooperation and international cooperation Development of efficient coordination structures for cooperation and networking with NCT partners Support and organisational support of activities with national and international stakeholders
Planning and implementation of or participation in NCT events (e.g. retreats, internal meetings, assessments)
University degree (with doctoral degree), ideally in the medical sciences Found experience in scientific project management or in the coordination of clinical studies Knowledge of science or health management desirable, in particular from academic institutions Impressed organisational capacity and a high degree of motivation Professional, confident appearance as well as high communication strength and team spirit Excellent knowledge of German as well as excellent knowledge of English with sovereign expressiveness in word and writing (corresponding to C1 level) A reliable, efficient, solution-oriented, structured and independent operation
Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art infra structure and capacity for international exchange at top level 30 days off Flexible working times Compensation according to TV-L including occupational pensions and benefits Possibility of mobile work and part-time work Family friendly working environment Continuing to work: completed German-land job ticket Develop your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development promote your talents Our company health management offers a comprehensive range of services for your well-being
Location
 | Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum DKFZ | |
| 69120 Heidelberg | ||
| Germany |
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