The Leibniz Institute for Virology (LIV) is an independent research institution for biomedical basics and therapy research, and as a foundation for civil law and a member of the Leibniz Association takes a leading position nationally and internationally. The LIV is located on the research campus in Hamburg-Eppendorf near the University Hospital (UKE) and at the Centre for Structural Systems Biology (CSSB) on the research campus Hamburg-Bahrenfeld. At the closest possible time we are looking for a dedicated, sovereign and strategic thinking personality as Management Consultant (m/d) in full time with pronounced business and/or legal expertise on the content and strategic support of the Executive Board of a leading research institution of the Leibniz Association. The position is located as a responsible staff body and requires excellent analytical judgement and the ability to control complex science-administrative, financial and legal relationships.

Strategic and operational advice of the Management Board in economic, organizational, scientific and legal regulatory issues Conception, planning and management of demanding projects of the Executive Board – in particular in the fields of governance, compliance, organisation, finance, administration and structural development Creation of high-quality decision bases, analyses, presentations and protocols Take over a significant role in the content preparation and follow-up of internal and external committee meetings Coordination of strategic organisational and development processes and monitoring of cross-border actions of the overall strategy Content and organisational support in the preparation of external evaluations, audits and quality assurance procedures – including the control of complex data and reporting lines Establishment, maintenance and further development of relations with funding institutions, ministries, authorities, policy-makers and strategic partners in Germany and abroad General discussion and structuring of internal and external reporting (including annual reports, governance reports) Superior coordination of administrative aspects of technology transfer, research information system, internationalisation and other projects Support for projects on organisational development, digitization and process optimization at the interface between science, science-supporting areas and strategic management

Complete university studies, ideally in business, public management, law or a related field of study; relevant additional qualifications (e.g. MBA, LL. M., management programs) and international experience of advantage Multiannual professional experience in a responsible position – e.g. in science management, in a staff position function of a university/research institution, in a management consultancy, in project or process management, in the private sector or in a public institution Deep understanding of governance and governance structures, administrative and funding processes, and extensive knowledge of scientific policy framework conditions outside university research institutions Detectionally strong competence in analysis, structuring and solving complex tasks Very high language and communication security, ability to display complex facts and sovereign appearance in challenging stakeholder contexts Embossed social competence, team skills, diplomacy, enforcement strength and professional conflictability Excellent organizational skills, predictive thinking, high resilience and flexibility in dynamic situations Secure handling of modern office and management software; Affinity for AI and digitalization topics Excellent knowledge of English and German in word and writing

An exciting and varied task area “with Purpose” in an internationally leading, interdisciplinary research institute in the heart of Hamburg A very high degree of autonomy and design space for innovative ideas Very good and collegial working atmosphere Possibility of regular exchange of expertise within the bodies of the Leibniz Association as well as a wide range of further and further training opportunities A compensation corresponding to the position and requirements up to EG 14 TV-AVH (comparable TVöD) with additional pension provision (VBL) 30 holidays / year and free days on the 24th and 31st December Family-friendly work environment (e.g. non-planned childcare allowance) Grant for HVVV Deutschlandticket Health prevention offers at the Institute (in cooperation with voiio GmbH) Canteen use grant The job is limited to two years. A determination is sought. The LIV is certified with the TOTAL E-QUALITY Prescription and promotes the reconciliation of family and profession as well as the professional equality of women and men. Men are therefore particularly encouraged to apply. The Leibniz Association strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications of any background. Applications for severely disabled persons are preferably taken into account with otherwise the same suitability, ability and professional performance. .