Your mission The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is a comprehensive cancer research center dedicated to conducting research and driving innovation in the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of leukaemia and other hematologic malignancies, with the final aim of finding a cure for these diseases.
It was created in 2010 and has experienced exponential growth since then.
The IJC is also part of the network of Excellence Research Centers of Catalonia (CERCA) and was accredited as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities in 2024.
Since 2018, the Institute has also been accredited by the Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (FCAECC).
Additionally, IJC is one of the centers integrated into the Institut de Recerca Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) accreditation as an Accredited Health Research Institute (IIS) by the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII).
The IJC's main headquarters is located within the Can Ruti Biomedical Campus, alongside other leading biomedical institutions, providing direct access to cutting-edge scientific and technological facilities, as well as complementary community services.
The IJC has six locations integrated into reference hospitals: Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Hospital Clínic, Hospital Sant Pau, Hospital Trueta, Hospital del Mar, and Hospital San Joan de Déu.
This facilitates close collaboration between basic and clinical researchers, fostering translational research that integrates basic science with clinical practice in clinical settings.
We are seeking a DIRECTOR for our institute. Main responsibilitiesThe new Director should nurture a stimulating environment for interdisciplinary and translational research in leukaemia and other hematologic malignancies and define the overall scientific, technological, and innovation vision for the institute.
The Director should foster an institutional culture encompassing collaboration, communication, integrity, transparency, collegiality, and scientific creativity with the ultimate goal to find a cure for leukaemia and other hematologic malignancies.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDefining and managing the IJC Strategic Plan and the research activities program of the institute, submitting them to the members of the Board of Trustees and coordinating their execution.Guaranteeing financial sustainability and providing sources of income (competitive funds, private sponsors, etc.
).Co-supervising the economic activities of the institute with the Administrative Director and supervising scientific human resources management, with direct involvement in issues related to selection or adscription of research positions.Developing the scientific career in the institute, assuring transparency and equal opportunities.Representing the Institute at official and social events, in coordination with the President and other members of the Board of Trustees.
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