Managing Director; gn) Business Development und Strategie

Stellenbezeichnung: Managing Director (gn) Business Development und Strategie
Three years ago, we made a bet: healthier founders build better companies. Instead of just repeating that as a slogan, we set out to test it. VANTAGE is what came out of that: a 100-day leadership and performance program combining executive coaching, physiological diagnostics, data-based performance coaching, and immersive retreats. Results are measured before and after. Four cohorts later, we have the data, an experienced five-person team, and a strong network of coaches and experts.

VANTAGE is part of a €1M+ project backed by EU and federal funding. Now we're at a turning point. Funding runs through June 2027 and covers one final VANTAGE cohort. With our Co-Founder and Managing Director going on parental leave, we're looking for someone to take over. Managing Director – Growth & Partnerships Berlin (hybrid) | 🕒 39h/week | €5,000 gross/month | Start:
November 1, 2026 | Apply by October 30, 2026 | Fluent German & English Your Mission Fill our final VANTAGE cohort. Run the company well. And help shape what Accelerate Health becomes beyond the grant. Our Program Lead owns program delivery. You own what sits around it: growth, partnerships, people, finances, and full accountability as Managing Director. You'll have real autonomy to run it.

What you’ll Own Grow VANTAGE & our ecosystem Fill our final cohort and own the pipeline, from first conversation to confirmed participation Build relationships with VCs, accelerators, founder networks, SMEs, and corporates Drive acquisition through partnerships, referrals, outreach, Linked In, and events Lead commercial and partner conversations yourself Work closely with our Marketing & Community Manager on acquisition and community activation This is a hands-on role: you'll set direction and execute.

Run the company Lead our five-person team, working closely with the Program Lead, who owns program delivery Own company strategy, priorities, and OKRs Own budget, liquidity, and financial planning Carry the legal and employer responsibility that comes with being Managing Director Represent Accelerate Health externally Accounting, payroll, and tax are supported by established external providers. The Program Lead owns project delivery, project budget, and substantive grant reporting.

The shareholders remain available as strategic sparring partners and for defined governance decisions; day to day, you run the company. Build what comes next We've already explored several paths beyond June 2027: corporate and B2B formats, partnerships, additional funding, and new applications of VANTAGE. You'll build on three years of research, relationships, data, and program experience. Take the most promising ideas, test them in the market, and build on what works.

If we build something worth continuing and you want to take it forward, we're open to discussing long-term leadership and ownership. You've built partnerships, pipelines, or client relationships, and enjoyed doing it You've led people and are ready for full Managing Director responsibility You're comfortable with budgets, liquidity, and the economics of a small company You can credibly talk to founders, CEOs, VCs, corporates, and public funders You're fluent in German and English and can be regularly present in Berlin You meet the requirements to be employed and registered for social security in Germany, as well as the legal requirements for appointment as Managing Director You're genuinely curious about leadership, health, and human performance Previous founder or MD experience helps, but isn't strictly required.

This could be your step up from owning a function or a team to running the company. If you're looking for an established operation or a large team to delegate to, this probably isn't it. This is a…