Director of Public Affairs in the role of Head of the Berlin Office of the Max Planck Society (f/m/d)

Your work includes:

• Monitor and analyze social, political and economic developments and trends

• Managing public affairs through analyses, strategies, tools, and assessment

• Conceptualization and implementation of forms of communication and public affairs in the field of political communication work

• Objective Visualization and organization of a group-oriented event

• Expansion of the MPG network in the political and civil society spheres

• Visual placement of socially relevant topics from MPG Research in Policy and in close coordination with the Communications Department also in the public

• Designing content, organizational support and managing discussions, meetings and conferences in the field of research and innovation policy

• Preparing and presenting work appropriately in the media

• Organizing the participation of representatives, especially scholars of the Max Planck Society, in the social and political discourse on topics related to research

• Supporting the work of the MPG Department in Berlin (committee meetings, meetings with politicians, meetings with research organizations, political and public events)

• The interface of the Department of Operations of Scientific Policies and Strategies to the topics and developments in the Department of Humanities, Humanities and Social Sciences

• Operational management of the Berlin office with six speakers from three departments of public administration (scientific policy, law and communication)

personal file
You have completed a university degree, preferably in the humanities and social sciences, as well as extensive interdisciplinary knowledge and many years of relevant professional experience in the field of public relations with an emphasis on research policy. In addition, you have a broad and in-depth knowledge of the national and international science system as well as the specific structures and functions of larger research organizations. PhD is required. Excellent contacts with politics and other relevant public institutions including the media are expected. Envisioning a mixed-use activity requires a high degree of flexibility, teamwork, independence, and networking. The ability to think conceptually, skillfully present different and complex issues, clear language skills and a confident style when writing for different types of media, including social media, are of particular importance to the assignment. Science and science communication experience is required as well as several years of relevant professional experience in transportation and public affairs, in representing modern interests and in strategic communication.

our distance
Due to the necessary close relationships with the management of the Max Planck Society, the position is assigned directly to the Department of Science Policy and Strategy Operations. In the case of a direct transfer from a civil service relationship, we offer you a salary of up to salary group A 16 BBesG or a non-tariff bonus based on public service regulations as well as various social benefits.