Descripción de la oferta
Role Overview
The IBEC Director is responsible for developing and implementing the institute’s strategic plan, leading research and innovation, ensuring financial sustainability, and representing IBEC to stakeholders. The role requires full-time dedication, a deep commitment to IBEC’s mission and values, and strong leadership in a research environment.
Desired Skills And Expertise
Distinguished record of international scientific excellence.
Exceptional leadership skills and a proven capacity for effective team management.
Committed to knowledge transfer and innovation, with ability to think strategically and collaborate with industry.
Outstanding scientific vision, integrity, communication skills, administrative abilities, energy, and motivation.
Excellent people‑management skills with commitment to staff development.
Proven experience leading dynamic research organisations, including strategic planning, resource allocation and priority setting.
Ability to represent the institute across academic, industrial, political, and social spheres.
In‑depth knowledge of international research systems, especially European programmes.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Define and implement IBEC’s strategic plan and research activity program; submit to the Board of Trustees and coordinate execution.
Guarantee financial sustainability; secure income sources such as competitive funds and private sponsors.
Co‑supervise economic activities with the Administrative Director and oversee scientific human‑resources management, including selection and appointment of research positions.
Represent IBEC at official and social events in coordination with the President and other Board members.
Lead strategic development and foster a stimulating environment for top research in bioengineering.
Provide leadership for research units and ensure excellence of all IBEC activities.
Direct, organize and manage research, training and internal organisation of the institute.
Propose new research lines and funding opportunities to the Board.
Maintain regular communication with I‑CERCA, Generalitat de Catalunya, universities and other partners regarding progress.
Promote creation of value from research and establish internationally competitive laboratories.
Explore and foster new partnerships nationally and internationally to increase impact.
Act as spokesperson and communicator to key stakeholders, including funders, politicians and journalists.
Guide all institute members, especially strategic, technology transfer, academic and technical departments.
Support training, career development and mentoring at all levels in line with IBEC’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion program.
Appoint Administrative Director, deputy directors, unit, service, laboratory, department, academic and program managers and scientific advisors as appropriate.
Approve internal rules of operation jointly with the Administrative Director and in agreement with the Board of Trustees.
Lead evaluation of the centre and participate in the periodic CERCA evaluation and engagement with the CERCA system.
Contract Duration And Other Benefits
The Director will be appointed on an open‑ended contract, with renewal after five years upon evaluation. The mandate may be extended by Board agreement. The position offers an international competitive salary, an attractive start‑up package, structural long‑term funding for the incoming Director’s research group, and a highly stimulating environment with state‑of‑the‑art infrastructures.
IBEC provides opportunities for professional career development, flexible working hours, extended vacation periods, and promotes a diversity and inclusive workplace welcoming applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Application Procedure
Send a presentation letter (maximum 2 pages) and a complete CV by e‑mail in confidence to Director of I‑CERCA Dr. Laia Pellejà (******).
Provide details (e‑mail and telephone) of three referees for consultation.
Selected candidates will prepare and present a vision statement of the centre.
Informal inquiries are welcome.
Selection Procedure
The Board of Trustees will appoint a selection commission comprising part of its members and the Scientific Advisory Board to shortlist pre‑selected candidates after evaluating submitted documents. Short‑listed candidates will be invited to submit a vision statement and have a final interview with the commission. The commission’s final assessment will be presented to the Board, who will debate and decide on the appointment.
Tentative Calendar
8 June – Call for applications opens.
20 July – Application deadline.
July – August – Short‑list of candidates and invitation for interview.
September – October – Appointment approved by the Board of Trustees.
Equal Opportunities
The IBEC is an equal opportunities employer and fosters a diverse, inclusive environment. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Background
The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 34 countries. IBEC is part of the CERCA Network of Catalan research institutes and a member of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST). It has been recognized three consecutive times as a Research Center of Excellence through the Severo Ochoa Program of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Universities. IBEC’s mission is to conduct interdisciplinary research at the cutting edge of bioengineering to improve health and quality of life and generate prosperity in society.
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