Scientific Director — Lead Research Strategy & Tech Transfer

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia; Genova; On-site; Riservato; Full time

Job summary

The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Genoa invites applications for the Scientific Director. The appointee will lead the scientific strategy and manage IIT’s daily operations, steering research and technology transfer at an international level.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished record in multidisciplinary leadership, experience guiding large laboratories and partnerships with leading institutions, and a proven ability to secure competitive funding.

Qualifications

• Distinguished track record in leading multidisciplinary scientific programs.
• Experience coordinating large-scale research laboratories.
• Proven ability to secure competitive funding and form strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement IIT's long-term scientific strategy.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and research infrastructure.
• Promote science-to-society impact and technology transfer.
• Report to the Board of Trustees and engage with international partners.

Skills

Multidisciplinary leadership

International leadership

People management

Strategic partnerships

Fundraising

Technology transfer

Job description

The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Genoa invites applications for the Scientific Director. The appointee will lead the scientific strategy and manage IIT’s daily operations, steering research and technology transfer at an international level.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished record in multidisciplinary leadership, experience guiding large laboratories and partnerships with leading institutions, and a proven ability to secure competitive funding.