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EUEuropean Molecular Biology Laboratory

Strategy Officer(m/w/x)

Heidelberg
from 4,031 / month
Full-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced
AI/ML

Drafting 5-year strategy and new initiative proposals for molecular biology research. Analytical rigor and comfort in complex environments essential. Income tax-free salary, monthly family allowance.

Requirements

  • Occasional out-of-hours working
  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Analytical rigor
  • Motivation by impact of scientific research at scale
  • Comfort operating in complex environments
  • Ability to translate big-picture thinking into practical outcomes
  • Degree in life sciences (PhD in molecular biology strongly preferred)
  • At least 3 years' experience in professional environment (scientific strategy, programme management, research management or similar)
  • Strong understanding of molecular biology
  • Passion for advancing life science research
  • Experience synthesising complex information
  • Experience working with quantitative data
  • Ability to transform multi-source institutional data into meaningful indicators and strategic arguments
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to distill complexity into clear narratives and actionable insights
  • Ability to work closely with team members
  • Ability to build effective, collaborative working relationships
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Desirable: Experience managing collaborative scientific or change initiatives
  • Desirable: Knowledge of impact assessment methodologies
  • Desirable: Experience in international or multi-site organisations
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Optional: Experience managing collaborative scientific or change initiatives
  • Optional: Knowledge of impact assessment methodologies
  • Optional: Experience in international or multi-site organisations

Tasks

  • Support developing EMBL's 5-year strategy
  • Monitor life science trends and technologies
  • Research strategically relevant topics
  • Develop proposals for new initiatives
  • Draft strategy documents and action plans
  • Draft review reports and responses
  • Identify and frame strategic scientific issues
  • Synthesize complex analyses
  • Present actionable recommendations
  • Support and manage strategic projects
  • Facilitate consultation processes and working groups
  • Support strategic partnerships and innovation ecosystems
  • Contribute to AI transformation initiatives
  • Develop and maintain performance indicators
  • Refine organizational impact metrics
  • Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting
  • Translate complex data into clear insights
  • Create compelling data visualizations
  • Portray EMBL's value to stakeholders
  • Conduct impact analyses to inform priorities
  • Prepare high-level presentations and reports
  • Prepare briefings for the Director General
  • Support EMBL's governance cycle
  • Translate strategic progress into clear narratives
  • Communicate impacts to diverse audiences
  • Support organizational positioning
  • Support pitching to funders and stakeholders

Work Experience

  • 3 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint

Benefits

Additional Allowances

  • Salary free of income tax
  • Monthly child allowance
  • Monthly non-resident allowance
  • Installation grant
  • Education grant for private schooling
  • Financial support for home travel

Family Support

  • Monthly family allowance
  • 10 days child sick leave

Competitive Pay

  • Annual salary review

Retirement Plans

  • Pension scheme

Other Benefits

  • Death benefit
  • Long-term care
  • Generous optical cover
  • Public holidays
  • Relocation package
  • Library
  • Visa exemption

Job Security

  • Accident-at-work insurance

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working arrangements

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Private medical insurance
  • Prescription coverage
  • Generous dental cover
  • Extensive sports activities

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days annual leave

Parking & Commuter Benefits

  • Free shuttle bus

Free or Subsidized Food

  • Subsidised on-site cafeteria

Informal Culture

  • Casual dress code

Team Events

  • Extensive social club activities

Childcare

  • Kindergarten

Generous Parental Leave

  • Generous paid maternity/parental leave
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