.Organisation/Company: Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC)Research Field: Biological sciences » OtherResearcher Profile: Other Profession Positions PhD PositionsCountry: SpainApplication Deadline: 1 Dec 2024 - 20:00 (Europe/Madrid)Type of Contract: PermanentJob Status: Full-timeIs the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programmeIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer Description 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.The IJC is 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 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.We are seeking a DIRECTOR for our institute.Main Responsibilities The 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 of finding a cure for leukaemia and other hematologic malignancies.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Defining and managing the IJC Strategic Plan and the research activities program of the institute, submit them to the members of the Board of Trustees and coordinate their execution.Guaranteeing financial sustainability and providing sources of income (competitive funds, private sponsors, etc.)