Head of Administration | Verwaltungsleiter*in

MPI für med.Forschung

Heidelberg, Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Sep 9, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

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

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified