EU Project Manager

Contract type: Fixed-term contract 24 months, full-time

Starting date: Asap

The Institut National du Cancer (INC, www.institutcancer.lu) is a non-profit association established on June 25, 2015. The INC’s mission is to contribute to the effective fight against cancer by ensuring that all cancer patients in Luxembourg have access to a structured and standardized clinical pathway, receive appropriate medical care, and help control healthcare costs in oncology. The INC currently plays a key role in implementing Luxembourg’s 2nd National Cancer Plan (2020-2026) and is actively involved in European initiatives that complement and strengthen these national efforts.

The INC is looking for a:

EU Project Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Leading the coordination and implementation at the national/cross-border level of EU-funded projects in the field of oncology, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines and budgets
• Promoting that EU initiatives are aligned with the activities of the National Cancer Plan (PNC2 2020-2026)
• Engaging and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including European and national partners (e.g. clinical partners, research institutes, patient associations, Ministry of Health and Social Security/Directorate of Health,…)
• Coordinating the activities at the national level through multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring clear communication across all project phases
• Overseeing all aspects of grant compliance, including periodical reporting, financial management and adherence to EU funding guidelines (EU4Health/Mission Cancer/Horizon Europe actions)
• Monitoring project progress, present synthetic updates to the INC management
• Developping and implementing effective communication plans to disseminate project results to various audiences, including scientific communities, policymakers and the public
• Contributing to other synergistic INC projects/activities

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree (Master, Bachelor, or similar) in a relevant field of expertise: e.g., life sciences, medicine/nursing/pharmacy, public health, social sciences
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in project management or any other relevant area (e.g., biomedical, clinical, public health), preferably with EU-funded projects
• Knowledge of the healthcare sector and the hospital environment; knowledge of the quality management system or the certification system of hospitals is an asset
• Knowledge of EU funding mechanisms and project lifecycle management
• Self-motivated, reliable and solution-oriented mindset with good negotiation and communication skills, combined with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment
• Very good command of English and French and/or German; knowledge of Luxembourgish is an asset
• Business trips in Luxembourg and in the EU are to be expected
• MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are mandatory

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Candidates interested in the offer should submit their resume and motivation letter via Moovijob.com latest on February 27th, 2026.