CEO-2410 SCIENCE DIRECTOR
Permanent contract Belval
Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and
Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials,
environment, space resources and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into
technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices,
public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.
Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https: // www. list.lu/
The Science Director, as a member of the LIST Executive Committee, co-develops
a long-term vision and strategy for LIST, actively works in its
implementation, oversees, organises, coordinates, and monitors all related
scientific and research processes to achieve goals and creates the framework
in which LIST will be able to grow, creating the greatest possible added value
for its various stakeholders.
In line with the LIST strategy, the Science Director envisions, develops, and
implements strategies and policies aimed at improving and managing effective
and streamlined research and development processes. To do so, the Science
Director will lead and manage among others a team of eminent scientists having
a broad technology and innovation overview and IP specialists.
How will you contribute?
In a matrix organisation, your role involves overseeing the acquisition, the
reporting of all the science and development projects and activities within
LIST and the support for the scientific execution of these projects where the
CEO adjoint will oversee the acquisition and reporting of the contract and co-
funded research projects and services. Together with the Deputy CEO –
valorization function, you will coach the Heads of Unit and together with the
Deputy CEO and the Heads of Unit steer the life cycle of research at LIST. The
input of the Deputy CEO into the development process of the research and
innovation activities will be from the demand side – pull side, while the
input from the Scientific Director will be from the scientific side – push
side. The Science Director will overview the lower TRL of the LIST research
agenda.
Research & Development:
Define and introduce a sound R&D strategy in line with LIST's goals,
together with the Deputy CEO in terms of life cycle of research and
ultimate revenue and growth targets.
Lead a research support office. The Science director is responsible for
providing an effective, efficient and proactive support structure to help
and advice researchers on project acquisition, research execution,
research management, result dissemination and exploitation. monitoring of
their quality and progress, risk analysis.
The Science Director develops and maintains good contacts with national
and international funding agencies, other research organisations and
potential sponsors.
Responsible for research data and knowledge management
Coordinates LIST's Doctoral education program
Lead thorough scientific research to identify trends, opportunities, and
potential threats, proposed adaptations to LIST's research lines
accordingly.
Supervises IP patents search and is responsible for the patenting and
safeguarding of relevant LIST research, be it of a material or immaterial
property asset nature (e.g. software, living collections, trademarks, …)
Leadership:
Works in close coordination with the other members of the Executive
Committee and create healthy collaborative links between your team and the
rest of the organisation.
Inspires the team under your responsibility. Coach, develop, and empower
managers and employees. Lead and support talent management processes,
including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and career
development.
Excellent communicator and networker.
Represents LIST nationally and internationally on the R&D scene, at major
scientific conferences, at the EU commission, …
Represent LIST in front of partners and stakeholders. You are wired into
relevant scientific communities; you have a broad and holistic view on
LIST's research activities. Create and nurture institutional
relationships. Communicate LIST's RDI activity and results to stakeholders
and the broader community.
Is your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply
now!
You have an international reputation in the sector of public and/or private
research and innovation. You have proven management and governance skills, and
the ability to engender trust, respect, and credibility.
Your ability to envision strategies, establish priorities, and influence
others to achieve strategic goals will be highly valuable.
You demonstrated experience in building relationships with a diverse range of
internal and external constituencies, you have a strong ability to steer high
level research through procedures and influence and the capacity for managing
and leading people, enforcing accountability, and empowering the managers and
employees under their responsibility.
Additionally, you should have:
A sound knowledge of technology acquisition, research and development and
dissemination of innovation and research.
Relevant experience on putting in place communication and marketing plans
of research and innovation activities.
Strong analytical, critical, and strategic thinking skills.
Good communicator on R&D activities, in a broad setting and with a large
outreach.
A minimum of 15 years of experience is required, preferably in innovation-
driven or research technology organisations (experience in an RTO is a
plus), and at least 5 years of experience in senior management positions.
Finally, you should hold a PhD degree and being fluent in English and French.
Luxembourgish would be considered an advantage.
Your LIST benefits
An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in
Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research
projects
Sustainability and resilience empower our belief that we play an essential
role in paving the way to a green society
Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000
square metres, including innovations in all that we do
An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in
all areas
Personalized learning programme to foster our staff's soft and technical
skills
Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50
nationalities represented in our workforce
Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil
their personal and professional ambitions
Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and
retain women in science
32 days' paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory
health insurance
Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers
Your application must include:
A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your
experience;
A detailed CV
Application procedure and conditions
LIST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and
retaining diverse personnel. We value all applicants and will consider all
competent candidates for employment without regard to national origin,
race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status,
religion, age or disability.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is
filled.
An assessment committee will review the applications and select candidates
based on guidelines that aim to ensure equal opportunities.
The main criteria for selection will be the correspondence of the existing
skills, expertise, and experience of the applicant with the requirements
mentioned above
Kindly be informed that upon submitting your application, you are
consenting to share it with the selection committee, which includes two
external advisors: Prof. dr. Arnoud De Meyer, at SMU and Prof. dr. Mark J
Bailey, UKCEH Fellow.
REQUIREDLANGUAGES
To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of
the following languages
Read C1 Advanced
Write C1 Advanced
Speak C1 Advanced
Read C1 Advanced
Write C1 Advanced
Speak C1 Advanced
OPTIONAL LANGUAGES
The following languages are optional but are considered a plus.
Read B1 Intermediate
Write B1 Intermediate
Speak B1 Intermediate
minimum required Education
Required work experience in years
15 or more years
Job Category
Details
Employment type
Contract type
Hours per week
40
Location
Country
City
Esch-Sur-Alzette
Recruiter in charge
Kristel WEINREICH
Employment type
Full-Time
UO
CEO Office
Profile type
Support staff
