Program Manager Translational Research

Description

VIB is hiring a Program manager Translational research to lead the Grand Challenges program. The Grand Challenges Program is a translational research program that aims to increase the societal impact of VIBs research. By teaming up with experts outside VIB who have complementary expertise our researchers generate new otherwise untapped avenues to create added value for society.

The position is based at the VIB headquarters in Ghent and reports to the Head of Science Policy.

VIB is an entrepreneurial nonprofit research institute with a clear focus on groundbreaking strategic basic research in life sciences and operates in close partnership with the five universities in Flanders.

Key Responsibilities

• Safeguard the strategy and objectives of the Program and align with the requirements defined in the management agreement with the government
• Lead the Grand Challenges team (two project managers and an administrative assistant) and coordinate the teams activities with respect to the project portfolio management budgeting regulatory compliance and data management impact monitoring reporting outreach and multistakeholder activities
• Engage with VIB and external scientists on scientific project plans helping to shape the proposals
• Prepare project steering committee meetings (quarterly)
• Interact with other units at VIB such as Communication and Innovation & Business and with the other members of Science Policy
• Liaise with initiatives relevant to translational research such as academic hospitals translational research organizations and the partner universities
• Build a network for VIB and act as a spokesperson for VIB in the space of translational research
• Lead VIBs effort to ensure continuity and funding for the Grand Challenge Program
• Support the project management of the Horizon Europe BTrust project that aims to develop a transparent and inclusive methodology for trustbuilding measures to improve the uptake of biotechnological innovations in the biobased and agrifood sector.

Your profile and competencies and how they match the job

• PhD in Life sciences
• Sound project management skills
• Experience in clinical research clinical trial management or clinical innovation is a great plus (including knowledge on the regulatory/legal framework)
• Experience in impact assessment or scientific evaluation is a plus
• Able to work with Key Opinion Leaders and review panels
• Strong interpersonal management skills
• Fluent in spoken and written Dutch and English.

What we offer

• A chance to contribute to an institute that values innovation and collaboration and a programme that has a major impact on society
• An attractive salary package with extra benefits
• A smart working environment in our stateoftheart head office (move in January 2024)

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their candidacy through the VIB online application tool.