Working Student Product Management (f/m/i)

Working Student, Part-time · Berlin, Potsdam

Hi there!

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:

Your future role

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.

What you need to succeed

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

Why you will love working with us

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.

Good to know

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

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About us

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.

Hallo!

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:

Deine zukünftige Rolle

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.

Was Du für Deinen Erfolg brauchst

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

Das erwartet Dich bei uns

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.

Gut zu wissen

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

Apply for this job

Über uns

Data4Life ist eine gemeinnützige HealthTech-Organisation mit Sitz in Potsdam, unterstützt von der Hasso Plattner Foundation, mit weiteren Standorten in Berlin und Singapur.

Wir machen Gesundheitsdaten aus unterschiedlichen Quellen zugänglich, standardisiert und sicher – und ermöglichen so eine verantwortungsvolle Forschung zur Verbesserung von Public Health und personalisierter Medizin. Unsere digitalen Lösungen folgen internationalen Standards wie OMOP und FHIR und schaffen skalierbare Forschungsinfrastrukturen mit einem klaren Fokus auf Datensouveränität und Transparenz.

Data4Life arbeitet mit Universitätskliniken und Forschungseinrichtungen weltweit zusammen, um das Potenzial von Gesundheitsdaten nutzbar zu machen. Gemeinsam mit Partnern wie der Charité und dem Mount Sinai Health System unterstützen wir internationale Anwendungsfälle auf Basis von Millionen von Patient:innendaten.

Als gemeinnützige Organisation steht Data4Life für Transparenz, rechtliche Verlässlichkeit und langfristige Partnerschaften – mit dem Ziel, Forschung mit gesellschaftlicher Wirkung zu ermöglichen.

Vielfalt ist uns wichtig: Verschiedene Lebens- , Entwicklungs- und Karrierepfade führen zu Data4Life. Wir heißen in unserem internationalen Team Expert:innen mit den unterschiedlichsten Hintergründen und Erfahrungen willkommen und bieten allen die gleichen Chancen, sie selbst zu sein und sich bei uns bestmöglich zu entfalten. Vielfalt, Gleichheit und Inklusion sind bei uns nicht nur schöne Worte, sondern werden in aktiven Taten und Projekten konkretisiert, mit dem Ziel, diese in unserem Alltag umzusetzen und zu leben. 2022 haben wir deshalb die Charta der Vielfalt unterzeichnet.

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