NEOM Labs Manager

久位; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a strategic leader to oversee NEOM Labs' development and operations, focusing on biotech R&D. This role involves managing technology validation studies, designing laboratory facilities, and fostering partnerships to ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive managerial experience in biotech, a PhD in a relevant field, and a proven track record of delivering impactful projects. Join this innovative team to shape the future of research and development in a cutting-edge environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of managerial experience in biotech or technology transfer.
• Proven ability to manage teams and design impactful projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic development and operations of NEOM Labs.
• Manage technology validation studies and contract research projects.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Technical Validation

Biotech R&D

Client Management

Education

PhD in Science

Qualifications in Intellectual Property

Job description

The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee the strategic development and operational execution of NEOM Labs. This includes managing technology validation studies, contract research projects, and the support of companies establishing local R&D or production capabilities. The role also involves planning and designing laboratory facilities, from temporary pilot setups to permanent structures, ensuring technical specifications meet biotech R&D needs. Additionally, the position requires scoping R&D projects, developing protocols with partners, managing relationships, and facilitating technical validations to guarantee business sustainability and operational efficiency at NEOM Labs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy, Planning and Design

Develop a scope of functions and capabilities provided, to include, but not be limited to:

• Technology validation studies
• Contract research projects
• Hosting of companies seeking to establish local R&D and / or production capabilities
• Support in planning and design of laboratory facilities, including temporary pilot facilities through to permanent assets. Cover the following competencies:
• Technical specifications of facilities, including spacing requirements and other infrastructure specific to biotech R&D
• Furniture, fixtures and fittings for wet laboratory
• Combination and placement of equipment and designated core laboratory elements
• Support development of a business model for NEOM Labs to ensure business sustainability.

Technical Implementation and Operations

• Scope out R&D projects for NEOM Labs and develop protocols in collaboration with external partners. Ensure ability to deliver technically with facilities and capabilities at NEOM Labs.
• Provide adequate staffing for R&D projects through hiring talent and facilitating training, either internally, or in collaboration with external partners.
• Support with development of Memorandum of Understanding agreements and ensure full execution of technical terms as relevant to NEOM Labs.
• Facilitate technical validation of the range of technologies being explored by entrepreneurs-in-residence and investment analysts. For validation studies, develop project scopes for the right killer experiments , ensuring relevant technical questions are answered in a prompt and succinct process.
• Ensure quality control processes are developed, maintained and adhered to.
• Ensure project deliverables are achieved in accordance with parameters set out within timeframes agreed with external partners.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• 7+ years of experience in a managerial role either at a contract research organisation, technology centre (not academic laboratory) OR a technology transfer role for a major global research institution.
• Demonstrated experience managing a team consisting of scientists and technicians.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to design highly variable technical projects and studies across life sciences sector at minimal cost, maximum impact.
• Experience of managing a portfolio of different clients to provide technical and research services, from corporates, academics and startups.
• Experience of working in top-tier global biotech hubs at globally renowned institutions.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in science, biology, biotechnology (or equivalent) is required.
• Qualifications or accreditations in intellectual property for the life sciences sector is preferred.
• Demonstrated ongoing development of technical knowledge is required (e.g., CPD / short courses).
• Strong English proficiency (verbal and written) is required; Arabic is an advantage but not essential.

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