Academics Strategy Associate (f/m/d)

What You Will Do

You will be end‑to‑end contributing to a strategic priority of think‑cell – the growth of the academic program. In this role you will be responsible for a broad range of tasks, and there will be (almost) no typical day during your time at think‑cell.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize case Competitions: Conceptualize, market, and execute multiple international case competitions planned for 2026. You will own these initiatives end to end, including project planning, marketing, stakeholder coordination, and partnership management, with high visibility across internal and external stakeholders.
• Co‑develop teaching material: Collaborate on the continuous improvement of our curriculum materials for faculty. This includes creating new content and co‑developing materials together with contributors from leading academic institutions, ensuring academic rigor and practical relevance.
• Drive growth: Co‑own the growth of our academic programs. Working from a central role within the team, you will identify, test, and scale growth initiatives end to end—from strategic partnerships and outbound campaigns to performance marketing and new acquisition channels. You will have the autonomy to experiment quickly and iterate based on results.
• Enhance academic strategy: Support the development and operationalization of the academic strategy. This involves analyzing data, conducting research, and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Get your hands dirty: As part of a small, agile “speedboat” team within think‑cell, you will adapt quickly to shifting priorities and contribute wherever needed. You will work closely with the academic team and collaborate cross‑functionally with other departments.

You will be great for this position if you have

• Experience: 2+ years of work experience, preferably in a high‑performance environment (e.g., management consulting, investment banking, PE, or VC‑owned portfolio companies).
• Degree: Undergraduate degree, preferably in business, computer science, or other related fields; graduate degree is a plus.
• Profile: Self‑starter with a data‑driven mindset.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen eye for detail. Excellent organizational, time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• MS Suite: Proficient in Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Location: Willingness to work on‑site in our Berlin office 4 days per week, with 1 remote day.
• Language & Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (German is a big plus).
• Product: Experience in working with Microsoft Office and/or presentation creation; experience with think‑cell is a strong plus.