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Closing date: 18 August 2024
1. Contract duration: 5 years
2. Grading: 13
3. Reference number: HD02626
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The successful candidate could come from a range of backgrounds, such as the commercial, not for profit, or academic sectors. Previous experience of a research academic environment and an international intergovernmental organisation would be important.
You will have a strong background in Administrative and Operational leadership coupled with delivering effective support services in a research or similar establishment of comparable size and complexity to EMBL. You will need to be financially competent and have an ability to oversee high-level complex budgetary information across the organisation and be able to contribute to developing the organization's five year strategic and financial plans. Experience of leading Pension Funds will be essential along with an understanding of the unique legal framework in which EMBL operates as an International Intergovernmental Organisation.
The post requires excellent people skills, emotional intelligence and an ability to work constructively, collaboratively and productively with colleagues from a range of disciplines and nationalities at all levels across all sites. We are looking for an effective diplomatic communicator who is politically astute and who can operate comfortably within both scientific and administrative contexts at the strategic and operational level. Furthermore, you should be fluent in English and German.
If you enjoy a challenge and want the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovative world leading scientific organisation we would like to hear from you.
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Experience of leading change and driving modernisation would be advantageous.