Director of Awards/Chief Scientific Officer
Core
Lead the implementation of HFSPO's scientific strategy, manage the international portfolio of research support, and oversee peer review and award management processes for frontier life sciences research.
Role type
Executive-level Chief Scientific Officer / Director of Awards
Builds
Strategic scientific plans, funding programs, and international research support initiatives
Domain
International life sciences research funding and policy
Required skills
Strategic vision, research funding expertise, peer review management, scientific community engagement, horizon scanning, executive leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in interdisciplinary research, knowledge of geopolitics impact on science, editorial oversight
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Coordinate implementation of the HFSPO Strategic Plan, develop new funding programs, oversee annual award cycles and peer review integrity, represent HFSPO at scientific meetings, direct scientific publications and reports, advise the Secretary-General on scientific matters
Seniority
Executive, C-suite level