Dr. Saskia Haupt

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

Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany
Part-time research consultant
Department of Applied Tumor Biology, Institute of Pathology
Projects: INDICATE, PLSD

02/2024–04/2024

University of Oslo, Norway
Visiting postdoc
Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital
Projects: Integreat, RESCUER

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.