Program Development Officer for Mission Lucidity

Updated: about 1 year ago
Deadline: 16 Mar 2023

(ref. OZK-2023-4)

Laatst aangepast : 2/03/2023

Mission Lucidity is a unique multidisciplinary partnership between four institutes in Leuven, Belgium: * KU Leuven: Europe's most innovative university - Reuters 2019 * UZ Leuven: Belgium's largest hospital * VIB: a European Center of Excellence in life sciences, with one of world’s highest patent citation rates * imec: the world's largest nanoelectronics and digital technologies hub By combining excellent nanotechnology, life sciences and clinical research, we aim to develop ground-breaking scientific and medical solutions for neurodegenerative diseases.


Responsibilities

We are currently looking for a Program Development Officer to strengthen our team with regards to program management and business development.

Your specific tasks would be:

  • Assisting in the coordination, integration and support of the scientific, technological and clinical research programs
  • Supporting our existing consortia in close collaboration with the coordinators and team
  • Helping with the further shaping of our strategic plan
  • Identifying challenging ideas, innovative research lines and opportunities to move the field forward
  • Stimulating collaborations and interactions towards ambitious scientific plans
  • Drafting of interdisciplinary research plans, grants and related agreements
  • Monitoring the correct implementation of concluded agreements & follow‐up
  • Developing and maintaining a network of international contacts
  • Coordinating the organization of scientific meetings, symposia and congresses
  • Coordinating outreach to the public and press, together with the communication team
  • Managing and coordinating our fundraising activities in Belgium, Europe and the US
  • Being the daily point of contact for our external fundraiser in the US
  • Providing support (pen holder) in the preparation of our value propositions, tailored towards the real needs of the target international trusts or foundations
  • Playing a connecting role in the relations between (potential) funders and our experts

Profile
  • You have a scientific, clinical or technological background, a PhD degree, and a clear interest in multidisciplinary, collaborative research.
  • You are preferably familiar with Leuven context (KU Leuven, UZ Leuven, VIB, imec).
  • You wish to actively contribute to impactful initiatives such as Mission Lucidity.
  • You are mature, empathic, charismatic, trustworthy and communicative.
  • You are a bridge builder and result-driven.
  • You will be able to represent our four partners in a balanced and fair manner.
  • You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Dutch is a plus.
  • You have experience in international commercial or business development activities, ideally with regards to innovation in areas like healthcare, biotech or pharma.
  • You are accustomed to executive business practices.

Offer
  • A contract of indefinite duration
  • The possibility to work with flexible working hours
  • A competitive salary based on your expertise and experience
  • A unique opportunity to work at the crossroads between academic research and business development
  • Starting date: as soon as possible

Interested?

To apply for this position, please send us your CV and brief motivation letter.

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Mathieu Vandenbulcke, tel.: +3216348005, mail: [email protected].


KU Leuven seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, nationality or impairments. If you have any questions relating to accessibility or support, please contact us at [email protected].



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