Senior Medical Project Manager (m/f/d)
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.
You’ll work on:
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.
What You’ll Do:
Project Governance & Execution
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.
Stakeholder Architecture
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.
Process Engineering & Scalability
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.
Scientific & Analytical Leadership
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.
Candidate Profile
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.
What Mindpeak Offers
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: jobs@mindpeak.ai or reach out to Christine Stamer at christine.stamer@mindpeak.ai
Website: mindpeak.ai
Note: Direct applicants only; agencies are not considered.