Curriculum vitae
Strategic program manager with an extensive experience in cross-functional projects. I lead complex change and strategy processes, develop impact-oriented programs, and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical skills are demonstrated by my interdisciplinary doctorate in mathematics and medicine and second M.Sc. in biostatistics. I am a bridge builder in every context with the intrinsic motivation to quickly explore new fields and drive them forward sustainably.
Work experience
05/2024–current
Klaus Tschira Foundation, Heidelberg, Germany
Research program manager
Leading the organization’s strategy process with stakeholder management to drive strategic realignment and change. Managing internal and external interfaces and cross-functional teams, overseeing financial coordination and budget reporting within funding management. Driving the change process and digital transformation of the funding processes, making them more transparent, efficient, and impact-driven. Developing strategic programs in STEM research, career development, and diversity, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration through workshops and initiatives.
07/2024–09/2025
02/2024–04/2024
10/2017–05/2024
Heidelberg University, Germany
Postdoctoral and doctoral researcher
10/2017–05/2024
Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS), Germany
Guest researcher
Research group: Data Mining and Uncertainty Quantification (DMQ)
Education
10/2017–04/2023
Ph.D. Mathematics interdisciplinary with medicine
Heidelberg University, Germany
Topic: Mathematical modeling of Lynch syndrome carcinogenesis
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Vincent Heuveline and Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Kloor
10/2020–05/2023
Master of Science Medical Biometry/Biostatistics
Heidelberg University, Germany
Part-time studies
Master's thesis: Evaluation of time-to-event data in an adaptive design with stratified randomization for many centers
Supervisors: Dr. Anika Buchholz (University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf) and Prof. Dr. Meinhard Kieser (University Hospital Heidelberg)
10/2015–09/2017
Master of Science Mathematics
Heidelberg University, Germany
Major: numerical analysis, uncertainty quantification
Master's thesis: Kalman filter for the heat equation
10/2013–09/2015
Bachelor of Science Mathematics
Heidelberg University, Germany
Major: numerical analysis, modeling, optimization
Bachelor's thesis: Mathematical modeling of glistenings evolution in intraocular lenses
10/2012–09/2013
Teaching degree
Heidelberg University, Germany
Mathematics, Physics
Change out of personal interest
Transferable skills
- Strategic design & conceptualization
- Project & change management
- Stakeholder & interface management
- Data analysis & impact measurement
- Empathy, solution orientation, initiative, and ambition (continuously developing myself, for example through part-time studies alongside full-time work.)
- Strong communication skills and confident presentation – experienced speaker at conferences, panel discussions, and award ceremonies (e.g., laudatory speech at the Jugend forscht national finals 2025).
- Entrepreneurial mindset, shaped by early responsibility in the family printing business – combining strategic thinking with practical grounding.
- Mentoring and development of young talents, including supervision of students and interns, and representing early-career researchers and clinicians on the Board of the European Hereditary Tumor Group (EHTG).
- Passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration, continuous learning, and sustainability – also reflected in my private life through nature-focused gardening, photography, and hiking.
CV current as of October, 2025.
Please contact me if you have legitimate interest in a more detailed CV.