Senior Strategic Leadership Role
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* About the Position: We are seeking an accomplished professional to lead our organization's strategic vision and drive innovation across research, development, and innovation areas.
The Head of Strategy will oversee the development, planning, and execution of our strategic plans, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and long-term objectives. This role involves providing expert advice to senior management, facilitating effective communication and engagement internally and externally, and advancing the organization's long-term scientific and institutional goals.
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1. Job Duties: The key responsibilities of this position include:
* Developing, shaping, and implementing strategic plans aligned with the organization's scientific and innovation priorities and long-term objectives.
* Leading the preparation and execution of multi-annual strategic R&D programmes in an international and Iberian context.
* Providing strategic guidance and advisory support to senior management, particularly the Director-General and the Executive Board.
* Ensuring regular clear communication and efficient flow of strategic and operational information across all institutional levels.
* Conceptualizing, coordinating, and monitoring significant institutional strategic projects and initiatives.
* Liaising with project management and financial offices to ensure timely delivery, relevance to the organization, and effective resource utilization of institutional initiatives and projects.
* Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including governments, academia, industry, RTOs, and strategic partners.
* Developing and implementing advocacy and communication strategies to support organizational objectives jointly with the Directorate Communications Officer and the International Relations Officer.
* Conducting comprehensive analyses and generating 3-month insightful reports on strategic progress and outcomes.
* Monitoring external trends in research and R&D&I infrastructure, integrating insights into organizational planning.
* Identifying and promoting interdisciplinary institutional projects and strategic collaborations.
* Advising on sustainability strategies, funding diversification, and long-term institutional resilience.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
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* A Master's degree in Research Planning, Business Administration, Industrial Management, Finance, Economics, or related fields is required.
* Minimum relevant experience of 5 years in senior-level positions with proven experience in strategic planning, implementation, portfolio management, preferably in an international research, academic, or intergovernmental environment.
* Demonstrated success in leadership positions managing complex strategic initiatives across multiple sites or teams.
* Extensive experience advising senior management and coordinating diverse stakeholders.
* Strong skills in strategic planning, execution, and programme management.
* Exceptional analytical and conceptual abilities, including proficiency in data analysis and financial reporting.
* Excellent and diplomatic-level verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to influence senior-level audiences.
* High political awareness and ability to navigate complex organisational dynamics.
* Demonstrated capacity to monitor multiple concurrent institutional projects effectively.
* PhD in Research Planning, Business Administration, Industrial Management, Finance, Economics, or related fields is preferred.
* Certification or training in strategic management or project management methodologies is desirable.
* Previous experience in strategy roles within intergovernmental or international research organizations is highly valued.
* Knowledge of Portuguese and/or Spanish is necessary.
* German and French would be helpful and valued.
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Benefits:
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* Results-oriented mindset.
* Collaborative mindset and problem-solving abilities.
* Empathy and approachability.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Leadership and motivational skills.
* Strategic thinking.
* Adaptability to change.
* Strong negotiating skills commensurate with an international organization.
* Tax benefits and other diplomatic privileges.
* Private health insurance.
* Family allowances (according to family situation).
* Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability).
* Support for education fees of dependent children.
* Relocation support.
* 30 working days of annual leave.
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How to Apply:
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1. The application must be in English.
2. Inclusive mandatory documents: Academic and/or Professional diplomas.
3. Online application instructions: The application is made online by clicking the