About BetterDoc

We are BetterDoc, a young digital health company with over 200 employees located in Cologne and Basel. We help patients with serious illnesses and complex diagnoses by recommending the best possible specialist for their specific health problem. To accomplish this, we collect quality data from the healthcare system, conduct our own research, and survey our patients. Since 2012, we have already been able to help over 100.000 patients in finding the right doctor for their specific health problem. We have also been part of the Otto Group since 2022, which supports us in our mission.

To strengthen our Medical Science team, we are looking for a (Senior) Manager Medical Science (m/f/d) as soon as possible.

Our team

In the Medical Science Team, we are committed to empowering our services with evidence-based medical expertise, aligning medical and business needs, structuring efforts, and providing a scalable medical vision. Our goal is to craft products that are not just cutting-edge but transformative for both our patients and our business.

About this position

As a key member of our team, you will be instrumental in bringing novel ideas, scientific insights and medical expertise into patient centric health-services. You will play a crucial role in infusing our vision into products and in bringing these into life in close collaboration with our partners. Your expertise will help us b uild concepts and drive mindsets that allow us to scale through automation and productivity gains.

Your mission

• Drive Digital Health Projects: Spearhead initiatives that integrate health care research into digital health solutions.
• Bridge Research and Practice: Translate scientific insights and clinical evidence into actionable strategies that enhance patient care and drive innovative product development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with interdisciplinary teams - prividing health science expertise and business acumen - to ensure project goals are achieved efficiently and effectively.
• Communicate Project Outcomes: Present project outcomes to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Uphold Regulatory and Quality Standards: Develop and implement solutions that comply with healthcare regulations and quality benchmarks, all while maintaining a patient-centered focus.

Your profile

• Medical degree, ideally with clinical experience.
• Proven project management expertise, preferably in an agile setting.
• Academic background in Health Sciences (Versorgungswissenschaften) is preferred, with a keen interest in business-related topics.
• Strong technical proficiency with a structured, analytical approach; familiarity with databases, domain models, and SQL is advantageous.
• Exceptional conceptual thinker, capable of transforming complex challenges into practical solutions.
• Familiarity with the German and Swiss healthcare systems is highly desirable.
• Fluent in English and German, with basic French skills as a plus.
• Collaborative team player with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

What BetterDoc offers you

• Join a successful digital health company – Work for one of the most successful companies in the healthcare sector, backed by Europe’s top telemedicine provider Medgate and the renowned Otto Group.
• Make a real impact – Shape the future of healthcare by improving quality and access for millions of patients.
• Shape the future of medicine – Play a pivotal role in elevating “Quality in Medicine”
• Exciting challenges & career growth – Take on a dynamic and meaningful role with excellent development opportunities and real responsibilities.
• Flexible working model – Enjoy remote work and adaptable working hours to fit your lifestyle.
• Make use of workations – Gain additional flexibility by working from anywhere within the EU.
• An international team that inspires – Work with highly motivated colleagues within a diverse team that brings ambition, enthusiasm, and fun to every project.
• Membership in our Patient’s Club – Access our service whenever you need it.
• Commuter perks – Get a subsidized “Deutschland-Ticket” for local transport.
• Top-tier tech setup – Work with the latest MacBook Pro and modern equipment.
• Fitness contributions – Benefit from an Urban Sports Club membership contribution.
• Grow your pension – Access a company pension plan (bAV) with a 30% employer contribution.