Projektmanager/-in (w/m/d) für das Nationale Obduktionsnetzwerk (NATON)

Project Manager (f/m/d) for the National Autopsy Network (NATON)

Location:

• Aachen Uniklinik RWTH Aachen Apply Now

Summary

• Working Hours: Full-time
• Type: n.a.
• Qualification Level: Activities with various qualifications

Desired Skills & Knowledge

Network Infrastructure MS Office Informatics Coordination English Forensic Medicine Health Economics Transfer Care Mobile App PR Social Media Portal Healthcare German Teamwork Communication Skills Commitment

Our Benefits

Health promotion Training opportunities Parking Company pension scheme Home office Additional vacation days

Job Description

Autopsies have long been considered the gold standard for quality assurance in medicine. The COVID-19 pandemic has once again highlighted the importance of autopsies for understanding pathophysiology, therapies, and disease management, enabling the establishment of the National Autopsy Network (NATON, www.naton.network). NATON is a sustainable infrastructure for autopsy-based research within the German University Medicine Network (NUM). The goal is to provide a data and methods platform that promotes collaboration between pathology, neuropathology, and forensic medicine. The structure supports rapid feedback between research, patient care, and pandemic management.

In the NAREG data platform (National Autopsy Register), electronic autopsy data are collected nationwide, as well as from initial international centers, in an eCRF (electronic case report form). This significantly contributes to the understanding of fatal diseases. It offers a modular design and is scalable, making it suitable for all fatal use cases and thus usable for a broad spectrum of medical questions.

NAREG serves as the interface for research projects and is the central point of contact for analyses and data reporting to professional societies and institutions such as the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and the Paul Ehrlich Institute (PEI). NATON has already supported numerous research projects, resulting in over 190 publications in renowned journals such as Cell or the New England Journal of Medicine. Furthermore, NATON is in continuous exchange with all autopsy-related professional societies, politicians, and public health decision-makers, leading to adjustments in legislative decisions and the initiation of new research approaches. It is considered the largest multi-center autopsy research project worldwide, with over 40 participating centers and more than 2500 autopsy data or over 65,000 pieces of information on post-mortem samples in the register.

NATON is a collaborative research project within the NUM, currently with four coordinators from Aachen (led by Prof. Boor), Hamburg, Berlin, and Augsburg. The NAREG register is managed under the scientific and medical leadership of Prof. Boor (Institute of Pathology) and the technical leadership of Prof. Röhrig (Institute of Medical Informatics) in Aachen.

• 30 days of vacation per year
• Employee referral program for various professional groups / bonus of €3,000
• Above-average company pension scheme from VBL
• Further training and development opportunities
• Relaxed commute - discounted public transport ticket or parking space, and the option to participate in the GoFlux App
• Family-friendly corporate culture (company kindergarten, holiday programs for kids, and a family service office)
• An onboarding app for new employees
• Extended opening hours for our staff restaurant
• Fit & Healthy - from health promotion to university sports - we have everything for you

Your Responsibilities

The goal is to coordinate and further develop the National Autopsy Network (NATON) and the National Autopsy Register (NAREG) organizationally, communicatively, and structurally to ensure an efficient, networked, and research-strong infrastructure for autopsy-based medicine.

• Coordination and further development of NATON and NAREG in collaboration with national and international partners and stakeholders.
• Support in the development of new structures, particularly in the area of digital pathology and integration into public health (e.g., RKI, PEI).
• Participation in the largest research network of German university medicine (NUM).
• Independent creation of reports, publications, presentations, and submissions.
• Central communication interface between all parties involved.
• Support for over 40 centers, including regulatory submissions (ethics committees, authorities).
• Public relations, including website and social media maintenance.

Your Profile

• Completed Master's degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Health Economics, or a comparable field.
• Fluent German and English (Level C1) both written and spoken.
• Proficient in MS Office and database applications.
• Desirable:
  • Experience in project management and/or clinical trials, especially registry studies.
  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Experience in quality management.
  • Structured, independent, and team-oriented way of working with strong communication skills.
  • High motivation to actively shape the project and learn new areas of responsibility.

We Offer You

• Location: Institute of Pathology - Department of Translational Nephropathology -
• Working Hours: 100% of the full contractually agreed working hours (currently 38.5 hours/week), with the option of home office.
• Contract Duration: Initially for 1 year, considering the WissZeitVG, with the option of extension.
• Start Date: As soon as possible.
• Remuneration: EG 13 (TV-L).

About NATON

Contact

Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Institute of Pathology - Department of Translational Nephropathology -, Head Prof. Dr. med. Peter Boor, PhD, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen.

For questions, please contact Prof. Dr. med. Peter Boor, PhD. E-mail: pboor@ukaachen.de Phone: +49 (0)241 80 85227

For your application, please use our online application portal. Select your "desired position" at www.ukaachen.de under "Job Market". Click on the green button "Apply Now" and submit your documents electronically. Applications received by e-mail at bewerbung@ukaachen.de will be transferred to the aforementioned portal. By submitting via e-mail, you agree to the transfer to the portal.

Profile

Professional Requirements

• Biology, Database Application, Demonstration Skills, Report Creation, Health Economics, Good Clinical Practice, Infrastructure, Clinical Research, Medicine, Medical Care, Microsoft Office, Pathology, Project Management, Quality Management, Regulatory Requirements, Social Media, Stakeholder Management, Scientific Publication, Public Relations

Personal Skills

• Self-Motivation, Coordination, Positive Attitude, Teamwork

Education

• Master's Degree

Language Skills

• German, English

Application

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Industry:

Healthcare / Social Services

Employer:

Uniklinik RWTH Aachen

Address:

Uniklinik RWTH Aachen Pauwelsstr 30 52074 Aachen

Web:

http://www.ukaachen.de

Benefits:

• 30 days vacation/year
• Employee referral program
• Above-average company pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted public transport ticket or parking space
• Family-friendly corporate culture
• Onboarding app
• Extended opening hours for staff restaurant
• Health promotion programs

Remote Model:

Hybrid