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

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

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.

You take on a key role within our clinical research organization and work closely with our in-house Clinical Science, Vigilance, Monitoring, and QA teams. Together with your European team, you make a significant contribution to the reliable execution of our global projects and to the long-term development of clinical research at BIOTRONIK.

Your Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 advance scientific methodologies, clinical study designs, and processes, and build efficient structures to meet a wide range of clinical evidence needs with tailored solutions.
• PMO & Operational Excellence: integrate effective project management standards and meaningful KPIs 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.
• 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.

Your Profile

• 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 methodic 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.

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

Job ID: 62634 | Contact: Peer Plewnia | Tel.

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.