Syddansk Sundhedsinnovation is seeking a project manager for international projects

Would you like to work at the intersection of health, technology and people and help drive international projects that improve everyday life for citizens, patients and health professionals?

About the position You will become part of the User-Centered Innovation unit, where we are currently contributing to several larger European Joint Actions. Specifically, this means that you will, for example, have to:

• Coordinate work packages where partners from different countries must deliver by shared deadlines.
• Be responsible for evaluation and reporting.
• Facilitate workshops with hospitals, researchers and patient organizations to identify real needs.
• Ensure common understanding and coherence in the collaboration between project partners across countries and sectors.
• Translate complex EU requirements into practical project plans that actually work.
• Communicate results to professionals, policymakers and civil society.

As a project manager you have overall responsibility for finance, deliverables and stakeholder relations, and you make strategic decisions in complex situations.

Who we are looking for We are looking for a colleague with experience in project coordination or project management, preferably in international contexts or in healthcare. You should have strong written and oral communication skills in both Danish and English, as you will need to write EU reports and present at conferences.

You know that innovation starts with users. This means you do not assume you know what a nurse in Spain or a patient in Denmark needs; you ask them. You are curious, empathetic and patient enough to identify users' needs. You thrive with complexity, keep an overview and find solutions when plans change, the budget needs revision or EU reporting requirements shift. You are good at building relationships and collaborating across disciplines and cultures. You are able to build trust and drive projects forward, even when stakeholders have different perspectives and priorities.

You probably have several years of experience leading complex projects, have worked with EU funding or similar and can document delivered results in a project context.

We offer Syddansk Sundhedsinnovation is Region of Southern Denmark's innovation office. We are about 75 employees in Forskerparken in Odense with diverse professional backgrounds. We work with health innovation from idea to implementation in close collaboration with hospitals, municipalities, companies, research institutions and civil society.

With us you get a multidisciplinary work environment with opportunities for both deepening and sparring. We value collaboration, knowledge sharing and an informal tone. You will receive a thorough introduction to tasks and the organization and good opportunities for both professional and personal development. Expect 1-3 annual trips to cities in Europe.

You can read more about Syddansk Sundhedsinnovation and our projects at www.syddansksundhedsinnovation.dk , and we recommend that you watch the video about Syddansk Sundhedsinnovation at https://syddansksundhedsinnovation.dk/om-os to get an insight into our everyday life and culture.

Salary and terms of employment This is a permanent full-time position based at Forskerparken in Odense. Your working hours will be governed by the region's flexitime scheme.

The region is obliged to inform you of the starting salary for the position. You will be informed of base salary, centrally set allowances and pension under the Academics' agreement. In addition to the starting salary, the pay may include any negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications.

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How to apply We want to make the application process simple. Therefore you do not need to attach a traditional application. When applying, you should only attach your CV and describe your motivation for applying for the position.

Send your CV and your motivation no later than Wednesday, 18 November 2026. We will conduct interviews in Week 48.

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Unit Manager Christian Mercado at tel. 26 17 67 75 or Chief Consultant Anne Friis Hansen at 21 79 44 58, also if you are just considering applying and want to hear more about the role and opportunities.

Expected start date is no later than January 1, 2027.