Ecosystem Manager – Central

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary contact for EIT Health in the Central region.

• Connect EIT Health with members and relevant stakeholders within health innovation ecosystems.

• Actively foster collaboration throughout the region.

• Identify regional opportunities and challenges, analyzing and emphasizing pertinent developments.

• Function as an expert and initial point of contact for regional matters.

• Engage in regular travel within the region.

• Contribute regional mechanisms, priorities, and support offerings for health innovations to EIT Health's planning and program execution.

• Enhance the visibility of EIT Health’s program portfolio, initiatives, and impact in the region.

• Advocate for and highlight the contributions of EIT Health members to healthcare innovation.

• Collaborate with New Business Development to identify and negotiate opportunities for expanding EIT Health’s regional involvement.

• Provide guidance and support to regional EIT Health members regarding access to EIT Health and EU or regionally funded programs.

• Represent EIT Health within the region.

• Lead assigned team members and manage virtual teams both functionally and disciplinarily.

• Promote collaboration among EIT Health, members, and other health ecosystem stakeholders.

• Assist the Head of Ecosystem Management with member relations.

• Maintain up-to-date member lists, contact information, and engagement records across regions and locations.

• Identify, document, and communicate regional successes and contributions to impact through EIT Health’s communication channels.

• Actively enhance regional activities and EIT Health’s presence.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8–10 years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience working with senior-level stakeholders.

• A robust network within the health innovation ecosystem.

• Experience in business development, member acquisition, and key account management.

• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in at least one national health innovation ecosystem.

• Familiarity with regional and EU funding environments.

• Understanding of the processes and dynamics of healthcare innovation.

• Ability to identify and capitalize on suitable synergies and opportunities.

• Must be based in the Munich area or southern Germany.

• Proficient in both German and English.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% “Remote First” company.

• Opportunity to visit various offices across Europe.

• 30 days of annual leave.

• Flexible working hours.

• Direct internal communication.

• Flat organizational structure.

• High level of responsibility and autonomy.

• Access to a large, dynamic network in the healthcare sector, including senior stakeholders, key actors, and decision-makers.

• Chance to contribute to significant projects of European relevance and assist in improving the lives of citizens and patients.