Chief Scientific Operation Officer Milano

Chief Scientific Operation Officer
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: March 31st, 2025.

Human Technopole (HT) is looking for a Chief Scientific Operation Officer that will oversee and coordinate the scientific operations of the organization, ensuring alignment with the support organizational functions and with the research centers and groups in order to meet the strategic goals of the Foundation to advance human life and technology.

This role involves leading diverse departments that support research activities, including technology transfer, training, scientific infrastructure, and funding acquisition, thereby enhancing the impact and innovation of the organization's scientific initiatives.

Key tasks and responsibilities Work as a point of reference for the Director and HT Leaders for managing the existing initiatives and identifying new areas of expansion and development opportunities to strengthen Human Technopole's international recognition in the ecosystem.

Partner with the Director to ensure full alignment between the strategic plan and the institute's research activities.

This includes supervising, coordinating and organizing the institute's technological infrastructure facilities, the Center for Innovations and Tech Transfer for Life Sciences, the areas of Tech Transfer, Scientific Training Office, Scientific partnerships, Scientific Infrastructure and Laboratory Management, Grant Office, and Library.

Represent Human Technopole in the national and international scientific community, building relationships, collaborations and partnerships with leading academic, research and industry organizations.

A highly entrepreneurial and commercial approach will be needed to strengthen Human Technopole's national and international visibility.

Support research groups' efforts to advance inter- and multi-disciplinary research to support a full spectrum of research inquiry and discovery across the sciences, building on Human Technopole's unique strengths and capabilities.

Lead and develop a high performing team, building internal capabilities to support the headcount growth in the years to come.

Draft periodic reports on the activities of the Scientific Facilities and other areas to inform the General Manager and the Board of Directors on updates regarding the ongoing activity.

Essential requirements: PhD in a scientific discipline related to the organization's focus (e. g. , Genomics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology) or equivalent experience.

10+ years of experience in scientific operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Fluency in English.

Preferential requirements: Experience in budgeting and managing financial resources effectively.

Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams.

Fluency in Italian.

Other key competencies Strong leadership skills to guide and develop a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to develop and implement strategies that align with organizational goals.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

Ability to foster innovation and build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex operational challenges.

Application Instructions To apply, please send the following:

a CV.

a motivation letter in English.

Why Human Technopole HT seeks scientific excellence, we recruit the best scientific talents through international, open calls.

Our working environment is international, friendly and inclusive.

Our scientists work together across disciplines on research topics of biomedical relevance, leveraging synergies between their diverse skillsets and methodological approaches.

We believe that highly diverse teams yield the best and most innovative results.

We engage in outward-facing scientific activities aimed at benefiting the national and international research community.

Training is also at the heart of our activity, with initiatives and opportunities for our staff, including scientific courses, conferences and workshops.

Main benefits Welfare plans.

Canteen service.

Work-life balance provisions.

Italian language training for foreigners.

Parental leave up to 1 year and other support for new parents.

Counseling.

Flexible working hours.

Support for relocation.

Researchers coming to Italy for the first time, or returning after residing abroad, benefit from very attractive income tax benefits.

Special consideration will be given to candidates who are part of the protected categories list, according to L. 68/99.

Number of positions offered: 1

Contract offered: CCNL Dirigenti Industria, fixed-term (5 years) with possibility of renewal - Executive level

The position is based in Milan.

"The Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend, suspend, modify, revoke, or cancel this job posting without giving rise to any rights or claims whatsoever in favor of the candidates; the Foundation reserves, however, the right not to proceed with the awarding of the above-described assignment due to the effect of supervening regulatory provisions and/or obstructive circumstances".



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