Working Student Product Management

Hi there, future project and product lead

"Make the world a healthier place" is our goal at Data4Life. We, the Product team, ensure that we achieve this goal quickly and never lose sight of it, thereby generating impact in the healthcare sector in Germany and beyond.

To support our Product team, we are looking for a committed individual for the position of a student in Product Management. The position is part-time, based in Berlin/Potsdam, and offers the option of hybrid working.

Are you keen to learn new things and develop into the product and project management field in an area of technology that enables biomedical research at the intersection of digital health and AI, while working with an international and passionate team of professionals?

As a Working Student in Product and Project Management for collaborative projects, you will play a vital role in supporting our team in various tasks related to product development, strategy, and communication. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with the team to define and track Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to ensure alignment with the goals and objectives of the company.
• Conducting comprehensive market research to identify industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies.
• Assisting in planning, conducting, and analyzing user research activities, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify actionable and valuable initiatives that contribute to product success.
• Supporting in the maintenance and optimization of product management tools and platforms.
• Assisting in communicating product updates, milestones, and achievements to internal stakeholders and the broader organization.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program, preferably in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Medical Informatics, Business Administration, Engineering, International Management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Product Management concepts, ideally gained through academic coursework, projects, or internships.
• Familiarity with Agile Software Development principles and methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or similar agile frameworks, with initial hands-on experience from project-based environments is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to support decision-making.
  
  Good communication and interpersonal skills, and an interest in collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Passion for technology, innovation, science, and product development.
• Knowledge of German language is a plus

• Develop your career by working with experienced colleagues and collaborating with world-class partner organizations.
• Active contribution to developing digital solutions and making health data ready for research.
• Nonprofit work with a clear purpose: Make the world a healthier place. With us, you will find a fulfilling and meaningful task in a nonprofit environment that will advance our society.
• A diverse and international team of professionals working together at 3 locations (Potsdam, Berlin and Singapore).
• Opportunity to gain experience with cloud-based tools (Google, Microsoft, etc.).
• Regular knowledge transfer through employee-led knowledge sharing events ("Knowledge4Life")
• Participation in employee-driven initiatives like the climate initiative and the DEI (diversity, equity,& inclusion) initiative where every new colleague is welcome to participate.

• We especially welcome applicants from the LGBTQI+ community, people with a migration background, people of color, and individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses to the team.
• If you need support or special assistance during the application or interview process due to a disability, please feel free to let us know and we are happy to accommodate you as much as possible.
• This position offers a limited contract for one year.
• In this position you will be working from our Berlin/Potsdam office.
• Please enclose your complete documents (CV, letter of motivation, references, salary expectations and earliest possible starting date) with your application

Data4Life is a nonprofit digital health organization headquartered in Potsdam supported by the Hasso Plattner Foundation, with additional locations in Berlin and Singapore. We make health data from diverse sources accessible, standardized, and secure - enabling responsible research to improve public health and personalized medicine. Our digital solutions support international standards such as FHIR and OMOP, and enable scalable digital research infrastructures with a strong focus on data sovereignty and transparency. We work with university hospitals and global research institutions to unlock the full potential of health data. In collaboration with Charité and Mount Sinai Health System, we are supporting cross-border use cases based on millions of patient records. As a nonprofit, we prioritize social impact, data ethics, and open collaboration.

We care about Diversity: Many different lives, careers, and development paths lead to Data4Life. We welcome experts from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to our international team, offering everyone equal opportunities to be themselves and develop to the best of their abilities. Diversity, equality, and inclusion are not just nice words at Data4Life – we put them into practice in all of our activities and projects, striving to incorporate them in our everyday lives. For this reason, we signed the Charta der Vielfalt (Diversity Charter) in 2022.