Head of the IT and Medical Technology Division (m/f/d) / Managing Director of changeMITdigital GmbH

www.med.uni-magdeburg.de

Head of the IT and Medical Technology Division / Managing Director of changeMITdigital GmbH

MAGDEBURG UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

The Magdeburg University Hospital is a public-law institution (A.ö.R.) and, together with the Medical Faculty of Otto von Guericke University, forms UNIVERSITÄTSMEDIZIN MAGDEBURG. With approximately 1,100 beds across 27 clinical departments and 28 institutes or affiliated units, it is the largest healthcare facility in northern Saxony-Anhalt and, in addition to research and teaching, offers the full spectrum of multiprofessional and highly specialized university-level comprehensive care.

Magdeburg University Medical Center stands for patient care of the highest standard, as well as for research, teaching, and innovation. High-performance, secure, and future-oriented IT and medical technology are essential foundations for the further development of the University Medical Center.

We are seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial leader to oversee the strategic and operational development of the University Medical Center’s IT and Medical Technology division and to serve as the managing director of changeMITdigital GmbH, to start as soon as possible. The position combines responsibility for the University Medical Center’s IT and medical technology with the entrepreneurial leadership and further development of changeMITdigital GmbH.

Your Responsibilities:

Management of the IT and Medical Technology Division
You will bear overall strategic, technical, financial, and organizational responsibility for the division and will consistently develop it in line with the requirements of a modern university medical center.

• Strategic and operational management as well as the continuous development of the IT and Medical Technology division
• Leadership, development, and technical guidance of assigned managers and employees
• Development and implementation of a future-proof IT, technology, and medical technology strategy, as well as playing a key role in shaping the company-wide digital strategy
• Strategic involvement in shaping the digital transformation and responsibility for its technological enablement, architecture, and sustainable integration into the IT/medical technology landscape
• Ensuring efficient, service-oriented, and user-friendly IT operations for users (m/f/d) at the University Medical Center, as well as further developing and ensuring a highly available, secure, and resilient IT infrastructure
• Responsibility for information and IT security, as well as the implementation of relevant legal and regulatory requirements
• Further development of IT and medical technology process management, including failure, emergency, and business continuity plans
• Strategic advancement of medical technology and its integration into clinical and digital processes
• Management and prioritization of the IT, technology, and medical technology project portfolio, as well as participation in the company-wide prioritization of digitization and transformation initiatives
• Further development of IT governance, enterprise architecture, target technology architecture, and operational and service models
• Responsibility for the technological data architecture, data platforms, integration, interoperability, and the secure and resilient provision of data
• Management of strategic service providers and technology partners, as well as the cost-effective and transparent use of financial and human resources
• Close collaboration with the Executive Board, the clinics and institutes, the administrative and scientific departments, as well as the functions within the University Hospital responsible for digitalization, data management, and clinical information strategy

Management of changeMITdigital GmbH
In a dual role, you will serve as the managing director of changeMITdigital GmbH and bear the entrepreneurial, financial, and organizational responsibility for the company.

• Overall strategic, operational, and financial responsibility for changeMITdigital GmbH within the framework of corporate law requirements and the shareholder’s strategic objectives
• Development, implementation, and continuous refinement of the corporate strategy and positioning of the company as a high-performing IT and digitalization partner
• Financial management, including financial planning, budgeting, controlling, and—to the extent provided for under corporate law—responsibility for results
• Responsibility for organization, human resources, and the leadership and professional development of the company’s employees and executives
• Further development of the service portfolio as well as appropriate business, operational, and service models
• Management of key projects, contracts, service providers, suppliers, and business partners
• Responsibility for appropriate risk, compliance, and contract management, as well as adherence to relevant legal, regulatory, and corporate law requirements
• Representing the company in dealings with shareholders, customers, business partners, and other internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing and implementing shareholder resolutions, as well as providing transparent reporting to shareholders and the relevant governing bodies
• Developing and managing strategic collaborations and partnerships, as well as identifying and realizing synergies between changeMITdigital GmbH and the University Hospital
• Evaluating and developing additional business opportunities and collaboration models in line with the company’s strategic direction

A particular focus of the position is on the close strategic and operational integration of the IT and Medical Technology division with changeMITdigital GmbH. In doing so, you will ensure clear responsibilities, efficient structures, and a shared strategic direction. To this end, you will further develop a high-performing leadership and governance structure that clearly integrates strategic management, operational responsibility, and technical expertise.

What you bring to the table:

• Several years of relevant professional and leadership experience in complex IT/technology organizations, ideally in the healthcare sector or at a tertiary care hospital
• A college degree with a relevant major or a comparable qualification acquired through many years of relevant professional, leadership, and management experience
• Proven experience leading large organizational units and further developing organizational structures
• In-depth knowledge of modern IT architectures, IT infrastructures, IT service organizations, and digitally supported hospital processes
• Experience in developing and implementing IT and technology strategies, as well as in helping to shape digitalization strategies and steering complex transformation projects
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technology, architecture, and transformation strategies and to manage their implementation across complex organizational structures
• Experience in establishing governance, decision-making, and portfolio structures at the intersections of IT, digitalization, data, and business units
• Strong understanding of information security, data protection, IT risk management, and business continuity
• Experience in budget planning, financial management, controlling, as well as contract, service provider, and partner management
• Entrepreneurial mindset and approach, as well as confidence in dealing with various internal and external stakeholders and decision-making bodies
• Ideally, experience in an executive management role or a comparable position with comprehensive financial and entrepreneurial responsibility
• Good written and spoken English skills

What sets you apart:
For this prominent leadership position, we are seeking an individual who combines technological expertise, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial action. You view technology not as an end in itself, but as a strategic enabler for medicine, research, teaching, administration, and new care models.

• Strong strategic and conceptual skills, as well as decisiveness and a focus on implementation
• High level of personal responsibility, commitment, and strong leadership and change management skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as a confident demeanor at the management and committee levels
• Strong interpersonal skills, a team-oriented mindset, and the ability to convey complex issues in a manner tailored to the audience
• A strong understanding of the specific requirements of medicine, research, and teaching, as well as the ability to integrate technological possibilities, economic conditions, and user requirements

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• We offer you a secure and exciting position at a hospital providing comprehensive care, research, and teaching
• Significant strategic autonomy and direct collaboration with the Executive Board, shareholders, and other decision-makers
• Responsibility for key technology-driven transformation projects and a significant role in shaping the digital transformation
• Look forward to internal and external continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Help protect the environment and travel by bus and train at a discounted rate with a job ticket
• Stay fit and healthy: We offer an attractive bicycle leasing program with favorable terms
• We also offer a wide range of sports and relaxation activities as part of our workplace health management program
• Onboarding: When you start your new role, you’ll attend our orientation session, where you’ll receive a wealth of important information and training

We are offering you a responsible and influential leadership position at the intersection of medicine, technology, digitalization, and corporate management. You’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the digital future of Magdeburg University Hospital and the continued development of changeMITdigital GmbH.

You can find more great reasons to work for us under > Our Benefits for Employees

General Conditions:

• Compensation: Performance-based compensation awaits you
• Position: To be filled as soon as possible, full-time (38.5 hours/week), and permanent
• Work Location: Magdeburg University Hospital (A.ö.R.), Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg
• Application Deadline: November 11, 2026

If you have any further questions, please contact Mr. Otto, Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer, at 0391-67-25370.

CONTACT: We look forward to receiving your application by November 11, 2026 (application deadline). Please note that you must attach a cover letter and certificates along with your resume before submitting your application.
Please submit your application online via our career portal or by email as a single PDF file to:
bewerbung@med.ovgu.de (Subject: 671-2026)
Magdeburg University Hospital A.ö.R.
Human Resources Division – Recruiting
Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg

www.med.uni-magdeburg.de

Applications from individuals with severe disabilities are expressly encouraged. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. Consent for the Equal Opportunity Officer to review the application materials is required.