Project Manager, ELLIS Institute Finland / Aalto University

Requirements

• We are seeking a proactive and highly organized professional who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments at the intersection of AI, healthcare, research, and innovation.
• To succeed in this role, you should have:
• A Master's or PhD degree in a relevant field; background in artificial intelligence, data science, health technologies, or related areas is an advantage
• At least 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, ideally in AI/software development, health tech, medical research, or public-private partnerships
• Familiarity with research and/or public-sector environments; understanding of the Finnish healthcare ecosystem, health data infrastructures, hospital systems, or biobanking is a strong advantage
• Strong organizational, coordination, and stakeholder-management skills
• A proactive, collaborative, structured, and solution-oriented working style, with ability to operate independently
• Strong communication skills in English and preferably also at least working knowledge of Finnish, which is an advantage and helpful especially in stakeholder engagement
• We do not expect a perfect match to every requirement. What matters most is strong relevant experience, combined with a genuine motivation to contribute to a uniquely ambitious initiative.

Benefits

Additional Information

ELLIS Institute Finland is building one of Europe's leading environments for frontier AI research and innovation. As Finland's node of the pan-European ELLIS (European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems) network, the Institute brings together world-class researchers, industry, and public-sector partners to accelerate scientific breakthroughs and their real-world impact. Coordinated by Aalto University and established in 2025 in partnership with all Finnish universities, the Institute serves as Finland's national platform for AI excellence and cross-sector collaboration. As part of its next phase, the Institute is launching several ambitious strategic initiatives that will further strengthen Finland's position as a global leader in AI. Project Manager, ELLIS Institute Finland / Aalto University We are looking for a Project Manager to join the ELLIS Institute's new strategic initiative to develop and deploy the world's first nationwide AI foundation model for healthcare decision-making. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of AI and healthcare, bringing together the ELLIS Institute Finland, FIMM - Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland, three Finnish universities, hospital networks, clinical and public-sector stakeholders, and industry partners in a truly national effort to transform healthcare data use. Your role and responsibilities The role includes both planning and operational implementation, and you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering this complex, multi-organization initiative. Your main responsibilities will include: ● Planning and coordinating the implementation of the initiative, including day-to-day project management, timelines, milestones, and deliverables ● Organizing and facilitating meetings, workshops, steering group activities, and other events ● Facilitating collaboration and acting as a key interface between research, healthcare, industry and public sector stakeholders, ensuring effective translation of research outcomes into healthcare impact in Finland and beyond ● Coordinating communication, dissemination, and reporting activities

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