Head of Administration | Verwaltungsleiter*in
MPI für med.Forschung
Job Summary
The Max Planck Institute for Medical Research is seeking a Head of Administration to lead its administrative division across two locations in Heidelberg and Heilbronn. This pivotal role involves overseeing Finance, HR, Procurement, General Services, and Building Technology, managing a team of 41. The successful candidate will be responsible for steering financial and accounting processes, ensuring compliance with legal and internal regulations, and optimizing administrative workflows. They will also advise the Institute's leadership on legal and organizational matters and represent the Institute in non-scientific affairs. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader with strong administrative, financial, and legal expertise to contribute to a leading medical research institution in an international environment.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree in Economics, Law, or Administrative Sciences, or a comparable qualification
Experience
- Professional experience as a manager in science management within the public service or comparable administrative/economic sectors
- Several years of experience in leadership positions
Languages
Additional
- Not specified
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