DZNE is a world-leading, internationally oriented center for cutting-edge research into diseases of the nervous system. With its outstanding research personalities and state-of-the-art infrastructure, it offers the best conditions for publications and results at the highest level.

Around 1,200 employees at 10 locations in Germany are working together on new approaches to better understand and effectively combat diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS.

That is our goal - maybe soon yours too? Become part of the DZNE and support us in realizing our research strategy!

Coordinator (f/m/x) Research Contracts

Code: 1389/2025/2

We are looking for you to join our Technology Transfer team on a full-time or part-time basis (at least 75%) 

Your role in detail

• You coordinate the processing of contracts in the field of technology transfer (agreements on material and data transfer (MTA/DTAs), confidentiality agreements, R&D contracts, contracts for contract research, etc.) in cooperation with colleagues from the Technology Transfer Office and the in-house legal department
• You will be responsible for correspondence, mainly in English, with the partners involved in contract negotiations (DZNE scientists, external partners (mostly international), other DZNE administrative bodies)
• You maintain the process documentation

Your qualifications

• You have knowledge of the life sciences and ideally also of law, in particular contract law. A degree in one of these areas is an advantage
• You are committed and interested in coordinating tasks in a responsible interface position
• You already have experience with administrative processes, e.g. coordination of appointments and events, coordination processes with various departments
• You are business fluent in written and spoken English and German
• You work in a structured, independent and solution-oriented manner
• You enjoy working in a team
• You are proficient in MS Office and ideally have experience with contract databases
• Experience with relevant contracts in the field of technology transfer and contract negotiations is particularly valuable
• Professional experience in the field of universities, clinics or non-university research institutions is generally an advantage

What our employees value

• Innovation and internationality – a forward-looking infrastructure, modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools and the opportunity for international exchange with your colleagues from 65 nations
• Work-life balance - we reconcile work and private life with flexible working hours, mobile working 30 days' holiday (On top free on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) and subsidised job/ Germany ticket options
• Family-conscious corporate culture - because we know that family is important, we support you with parent-child offices, family services and daycare co-operations
• Health promotion – through our extensive range of company health programmes, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund
• Focus on development - training programmes tailored to your individual needs and annual HR-development meetings for concrete prospects and potential development
• Remuneration and conditions according to TVöD-Bund - including annual special payment, capital-forming benefits and VBL supplementary pension scheme
• Personalised Onboarding - for a good start to your new professional challenge
• A feel-good working environment - our Bonn employees enjoy a campus surrounded by greenery, with on-site parking and public transport connections as well our company restaurant
• Job with prospects – the position is initially limited to two years but offers the chance to be extended 

If you have any questions about the advertised position, please contact Dr. Lars Krüger (lars.krueger@dzne.de)

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Application deadline

05.03.2025