Strategic Scientific Director: Innovation & Tech Transfer

Association for Facilities Engineering; Genova; In loco; EUR 190.000 - 230.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa, Italy, invites applications for the position of Scientific Director, with an anticipated start date in September 2027. The role leads IIT’s scientific strategy and daily operations, working with the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee to position IIT at the forefront of international research excellence and technology transfer.

Based in Genoa, the Scientific Director will drive long-term research strategy, oversee budget and

Competenze

• Distinguished record of multidisciplinary scientific leadership.
• Substantial experience leading international research institutions.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Significant experience managing major research laboratories and tech-intensive organisations.
• Demonstrated success in securing competitive research funding and strategic partnerships.
• Proven experience in technology transfer and innovation.

Mansioni

• Define and implement IIT's strategic science and technology-transfer plan.
• Oversee budget, facilities, and human capital to achieve scientific goals.
• Promote interdisciplinary research with societal and industrial impact.
• Report to the Board of Trustees on strategy, performance, and opportunities.

Conoscenze

Multidisciplinary leadership

International collaboration

People management

Lab/organization management

Fundraising & partnerships

Technology transfer

Descrizione del lavoro

The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa, Italy, invites applications for the position of Scientific Director, with an anticipated start date in September 2027. The role leads IIT’s scientific strategy and daily operations, working with the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee to position IIT at the forefront of international research excellence and technology transfer.

Based in Genoa, the Scientific Director will drive long-term research strategy, oversee budget and