Senior Medical Project Manager (m/f/d)

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• Company Overview Mindpeak is a Hamburg-based scale-up at the forefront of AI-driven cancer diagnostics. Our software helps pathologists analyze medical images more efficiently and accurately - already clinically deployed in more than 25 countries. Our vision is to enable personalized and effective treatment for every cancer patient - to truly improve medical care and patient outcomes around the world.
• Position Summary Role: Senior Medical Project Manager
• We are looking for a Senior Medical Project Manager who acts as the execution engine for Mindpeak’s clinical and pharmaceutical partnerships. In this role, you bridge the gap between complex biological science and high-speed software delivery. You will take full end-to-end ownership of our most important projects, ensuring they move from kickoff to completion through rigorous planning and superior stakeholder management.
• Your mission is to ensure that complex project requirements turn into reliable, scalable execution . You are not just a coordinator; you are an operational architect . You build the backbone of our partnership delivery by introducing standardized workflows that make scaling predictable. You don't just follow a process—you improve it. When things go wrong, you don't offer excuses; you find creative solutions to keep the customer happy and the project on track.
• Driving High-Stakes Projects: Leading pharma partnerships with zero "hand-holding" and full accountability for results.
• Scaling Operations: Reducing onboarding times and automating repetitive tasks to move from 25 labs in 2026 to 100+ in 2027.
• Bridging Science & Tech: Translating clinical requirements and pathology results into technical requirements for our engineering teams.
• Maintaining Excellence: Ensuring high-quality delivery while navigating the high-pressure environment of a fast-growing AI startup.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of high-priority pharmaceutical and clinical projects.
• Identify "red flags" (data bottlenecks, regulatory hurdles) weeks in advance and implement mitigation plans.
• Balance partner "feature creep" with internal resources, ensuring commitments are met without compromising quality.
• Act as a trusted, "high-presentability" advisor to our Pharma partners.
• Navigate difficult conversations regarding delays or technical limitations while maintaining excellent long-term relationships.
• Keep the customer happy through proactive communication and solution-oriented management.
• Identify inefficiencies in internal workflows and implement standardized documentation to reduce manual overhead.
• Aim for radical efficiency: reduce onboarding time for new partners to less than one hour.
• Connect scientific needs to the product roadmap to ensure long-term business value.
• Interpret IHC/pathology results and translate them for the engineering team.
• Apply the "80/20 rule": know when a project requires 100% scientific depth and when pragmatic speed is needed to hit a commercial deadline.
• Science-Tech Hybrid: Master’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field, combined with a "software-native" mindset.
• Proven PM Toolkit: 5+ years of professional experience in project management, ideally in Biotech, Pharma, or MedTech.
• Execution Drive: You take full responsibility for outcomes. No excuses—you find a way to get it done.
• Operational Mindset: A natural discomfort with "messy" folders or manual tasks; you have a drive to automate and standardize.
• Communication: C1/C2 English level; confident in negotiating with and presenting to high-level external stakeholders.
• Pragmatic Thinker: You stay calm under pressure and handle shifting priorities with ease.
• Nice-to-Have: A PhD in Pathology/Histology, basic Python skills, or a background in top-tier management consulting.
• Based in Hamburg with regular on-site presence.
• The opportunity to build AI systems that power both clinical cancer diagnostics and data-driven drug development.
• An open, creative work environment with flat hierarchies and quick decision-making.
• Be part of an excellent leadership team that invests in continuous development.
• A centrally located Hamburg office with a beautiful view over the harbor.
• Application Details Please apply via our website including documents like CV, university certificates, transcripts, references, salary expectations, and earliest start date. Contact: or reach out to Christine Stamer at Website: mindpeak.ai
• Note: Direct applicants only; agencies are not considered.