Scientific Project Manager for Governance & Regulatory Processes

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is one of Europe's largest cancer research centers. “Research for a life without cancer" is the mission of our world-class scientists and all our team members.

The DKFZ is a place where the brightest minds pursue bold ideas and seek answers to pioneering scientific questions through collaboration, innovation, and exploration across many disciplines. We provide a dynamic environment which empowers excellence with state-of-the-art technologies, cutting edge infrastructure, and a global scientific network.

Contribute your knowledge, vision, and dedication to create a space where scientific discovery in cancer research is transformed into benefits for human health.

Help shape the future of genomic research in Germany!

The German Cancer Research Center coordinates the German Human Genome-Phenome Archive (GHGA) , a national research data infrastructure for human omics data connected to major initiatives such as the National Model Project Genome Sequencing / genomDE , NAKO , and the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) . Internationally, GHGA represents Germany within the European Genome-phenome Archive (EGA) and the European Genomics Data Infrastructure (GDI) . As part of the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) , GHGA develops services and processes that allow sensitive human omics data to be shared securely and efficiently for scientific discovery.

To strengthen the team of the GHGA office in Heidelberg, we are seeking for the next possible date a Scientific Project Manager for Governance & Regulatory Processes.

Reference number : 2025-0324

Join us in building the national infrastructure that will enable secure, FAIR, and responsible use of sensitive human genomic data for research. As Scientific Project Manager for Governance & Regulatory Processes, you will play a central role in coordinating GHGA's scientific, legal, and technical activities. You will drive the development of governance structures, regulatory workflows, and compliance processes that ensure GDPR-compliant data access across Germany's leading genomics initiatives.

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