Total 144 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4EB

Join our team!

Are you a results driven leader looking for their next oppoutunity? Due to business growth we are looking for an enthusiastic Managing Director to join our fantastic team within the North West

Managing our Education division, whilst reporting to the UK Managing Director. The Divisional Managing Director is responsible for increasing market share, delivering sustained growth and net operating profits by retaining and developing existing business and creating / implementing strategies across the area of responsibility. Working in partnership with senior clients, building strong relationships.

What you'll be doing...

The Regional Managing Director's key repsonsibitlies include:

• Responsible for developing operational strategies which underpin the positive delivery of annual sales targets / budgets. Manage and control overhead costs, preparing contingency plans where appropriate
• Build and proactively maintain external relationships with all clients to exceed expectations, deliver a value-added service proposition to grow the divisions competitive advantage
• Lead the operational function of our education portfolio, responsible for building of high-performing team, including recruitment, development, talent management and succession
• Develop and embed a culture to ensure that Food Safety, Health and Safety and Financial compliance is strictly adhered to within the sector at all levels
• Collaborate more widely across the UK business working effectively with all functional / divisional directors

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Previous senior director role, ideally in the education sector (Primary, Secondary & Colleges)
• Significant experience in the development and implementation of successful growth strategies and business controls
• A proven successful leader of teams who can successfully embrace change
• Proven experience in successful client relationships and strong negotiation skills
• Will be an exceptional leader of a group of operations directors and a wider team of operators, Marketing and Food Development Team
• Will have experience in running a high value multi outlet operation over a substantial geographical area (500+ schools)
• Will have experience of proactive P&L management and budgetary achievement
• Will have experience in solution finding for market challenges
  

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days
• Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle to work scheme

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work! Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

Join our team!

Are you a results driven leader looking for their next oppoutunity? Due to business growth we are looking for an enthusiastic Managing Director to join our fantastic team within the North West

Managing our Education division, whilst reporting to the UK Managing Director. The Divisional Managing Director is responsible for increasing market share, delivering sustained growth and net operating profits by retaining and developing existing business and creating / implementing strategies across the area of responsibility. Working in partnership with senior clients, building strong relationships.

What you'll be doing...

The Regional Managing Director's key repsonsibitlies include:

• Responsible for developing operational strategies which underpin the positive delivery of annual sales targets / budgets. Manage and control overhead costs, preparing contingency plans where appropriate
• Build and proactively maintain external relationships with all clients to exceed expectations, deliver a value-added service proposition to grow the divisions competitive advantage
• Lead the operational function of our education portfolio, responsible for building of high-performing team, including recruitment, development, talent management and succession
• Develop and embed a culture to ensure that Food Safety, Health and Safety and Financial compliance is strictly adhered to within the sector at all levels
• Collaborate more widely across the UK business working effectively with all functional / divisional directors

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Previous senior director role, ideally in the education sector (Primary, Secondary & Colleges)
• Significant experience in the development and implementation of successful growth strategies and business controls
• A proven successful leader of teams who can successfully embrace change
• Proven experience in successful client relationships and strong negotiation skills
• Will be an exceptional leader of a group of operations directors and a wider team of operators, Marketing and Food Development Team
• Will have experience in running a high value multi outlet operation over a substantial geographical area (500+ schools)
• Will have experience of proactive P&L management and budgetary achievement
• Will have experience in solution finding for market challenges
  

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days
• Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle to work scheme

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work! Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

Join our team!

Are you a results driven leader looking for their next oppoutunity? Due to business growth we are looking for an enthusiastic Managing Director to join our fantastic team within the North West

Managing our Education division, whilst reporting to the UK Managing Director. The Divisional Managing Director is responsible for increasing market share, delivering sustained growth and net operating profits by retaining and developing existing business and creating / implementing strategies across the area of responsibility. Working in partnership with senior clients, building strong relationships.

What you'll be doing...

The Regional Managing Director's key repsonsibitlies include:

• Responsible for developing operational strategies which underpin the positive delivery of annual sales targets / budgets. Manage and control overhead costs, preparing contingency plans where appropriate
• Build and proactively maintain external relationships with all clients to exceed expectations, deliver a value-added service proposition to grow the divisions competitive advantage
• Lead the operational function of our education portfolio, responsible for building of high-performing team, including recruitment, development, talent management and succession
• Develop and embed a culture to ensure that Food Safety, Health and Safety and Financial compliance is strictly adhered to within the sector at all levels
• Collaborate more widely across the UK business working effectively with all functional / divisional directors

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Previous senior director role, ideally in the education sector (Primary, Secondary & Colleges)
• Significant experience in the development and implementation of successful growth strategies and business controls
• A proven successful leader of teams who can successfully embrace change
• Proven experience in successful client relationships and strong negotiation skills
• Will be an exceptional leader of a group of operations directors and a wider team of operators, Marketing and Food Development Team
• Will have experience in running a high value multi outlet operation over a substantial geographical area (500+ schools)
• Will have experience of proactive P&L management and budgetary achievement
• Will have experience in solution finding for market challenges
  

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days
• Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle to work scheme

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work! Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

The Account Manager is responsible for closing sales of products and/or services in order to meet individual/team quotas and the organization's business objectives. You will pursue and close specific business opportunities by networking effectively across all client departments, creating and enhancing relationships to add significant value. This is achieved by promoting the complete range of Equifax services in order to deliver generic and bespoke solutions to meet the changing needs of the client and market. You will have specific accountability for improving profitability. They work with colleagues from all disciplines to develop and implement strategies that add value for both Equifax and its customers, whilst constantly redeveloping and repositioning sales strategies to achieve substantial growth. 

Although there will be a significant amount of account management involved, you will also be expected to win and develop new business and future customer opportunities from clients.

What you’ll do

• Spends the majority of time with existing customers on sales and post sales activities, creating seamless customer centricity and interaction

• Manage the provision of all day-to-day support for account portfolio, ensuring all ad hoc queries are met and resolved in a professional, timely and efficient manner

• Create and drive effective relationships with all key contacts and decision makers within each account in order to maximise business opportunities and ensure retention of clients

• Manage new sales opportunities and execute sales process from presentation through to contract negotiations and close.

• Understand client requirements and subsequently develop and implement appropriate services and account sales plans to win significant revenues and drive user adoption of Equifax solutions

• Lead multi‐functional teams and work with Equifax Consultants to formulate and create sales opportunities and deliver client solutions

• Develop, implement and own financial plans and forecasts by client division and product group. Complete forecasts and account reporting accurately and on time

• Maintain an active awareness of the market trends (economic, regulatory, competitive and technology), to identify business opportunities, proactively feeding back to Equifax Management

• Oversight of projects being undertaken on the client’s behalf. This involves participation in project meetings and being a contributor to execution/delivery

• Contribute to overall Account and Vertical strategy through understanding Equifax business processes and constructively identifying changes that enhance performance

What experience you need 

• Previous account management and field sales experience required

• Ability to manage an account with a potential revenue of up to £1m

• Proven resilience and performance in driving revenue and negotiating deals with long sales cycles

• Ability to manage accounts with one or two lines of business

• Demonstrable over-performance sales track record

• Experience managing pricing negotiations

• Ability to manage a high volume of outbound calls

• Demonstrable best practice and successes in responding to ITTs / RFPs

• Experience in presenting to small and large groups of clients

• Education Required - ideally relevant degree pass

What could set you apart

• Credit Bureau or Financial Services experience

The Perks of being a Equifax Employee?

We offer a wide range of company supported benefits including contributory pension, life cover, income protection, healthcare, enhanced maternity and sick pay, 26 days holiday and a day off for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell and free credit checks. We also offer flexible benefits ranging from cycle to work, discounted travel options, gym membership, dining and leisure discounts, financial & savings plans, mobile discounts plus much more!

We also support personal development and have a range of learning options including our global online learning platform and allow you to bring your whole self to work supported by our Inclusion and Diversity, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement forums.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!
 

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Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

At Equifax UK, we are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Director to join our team. As the Business Development Director, you will be responsible for winning and developing high-value prospective accounts. Your primary focus will be on promoting and selling Equifax solutions and products to new, large and complex clients in currently served verticals and new markets.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with the Enterprise Financial Services team and provide business development for new sales opportunities and tender activities.

• Manage the entire sales process from lead generation to closing deals.

• Engage proactively with clients on a consultative basis to understand their business, challenges, and needs.

• Prepare proposals and present solutions to prospective clients.

• Develop strategic solutions that demonstrate a clear return on investment for the customer and meet the changing needs of the client and market.

• Network with key senior-level decision-makers across all client departments to pursue and close new business opportunities.

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of data usage to solve operational business problems.

• Create strong relationships with clients to add significant value and drive sales growth.

What experience you need

• Previous experience working for a Credit Bureau or Industry Reseller.

• Proven success in field sales and/or business development.

• Ability to negotiate and close complex deals with long lead-times.

• Experience in selling deals with potential revenue of over £1m.

• Potential to sell solutions to companies within the top 20 of the Equifax portfolio.

• Experience managing complex strategic relationships.

• Demonstrable over-performance sales track record.

• Ability to manage pricing negotiations.

• Knowledge of Consumer, Commercial, and Marketing data (desirable).

• Experience in presenting to small and large groups of clients and key decision-makers.

What could set you apart

• Tenacity to pursue and close deals with long lead-times.

• Ability to articulate the complexity of Equifax offerings to both current and prospective clients.

• Consultative approach to engage with clients and understand their needs.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.

• Results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving sales targets.

• Strategic thinking to identify and develop new business opportunities.

• Proven ability to manage and close complex deals.

• In-depth knowledge of data usage and its applications in solving business problems.

The Perks of being a Equifax Employee?

We offer a wide range of company supported benefits including contributory pension, life cover, income protection, healthcare, enhanced maternity and sick pay, 26 days holiday and a day off for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell and free credit checks. We also offer flexible benefits ranging from cycle to work, discounted travel options, gym membership, dining and leisure discounts, financial & savings plans, mobile discounts plus much more!

We also support personal development and have a range of learning options including our global online learning platform and allow you to bring your whole self to work supported by our Inclusion and Diversity, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement forums.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!
 

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The Director of Development for the Brown University Sports Foundation (Annual Fund & Operations) is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of a comprehensive annual fund program as well as overseeing the entirety of the operations, including programming, marketing and communications, on behalf of the BUSF to assure the program’s continuing role as an Ivy League leader in Athletics fundraising. 

The Director of Development will oversee the $5M+ BUSF annual fund program including planning, pipeline development, marketing, messaging, hyper-giving days, and the overall strategy and execution for the program. This BUSF annual fund program is critical to the success of the overall $50M+ Brown Annual Fund on an annual basis and the Director provides crucial leadership and support, both directly and through the management of BUSF annual fund staff, to the Division of Advancement as a partner, collaborator and key stakeholder in the overall annual process to support the necessary outcome for the Division.

The Director will also be individually responsible for raising $1 million or more annually as plan manager and/or primary solicitor. The Director’s individual portfolio will include active, major gift prospects with a rated capacity of $100,000 or more. The candidate must have the ability to work with a diverse range of constituents including donors, trustees, and volunteers, and demonstrate a capacity to exceed major fundraising goals in close collaboration with the Executive/Senior Director as well Advancement leadership and all prospect managers across the Division of Advancement. The Director will also maintain oversight of 4 varsity and/or premiere club programs (this number may be adjusted depending upon size/complexity of sports) which Brown is seeking to support through annual, endowment and capital support. Through this work, the Director is charged with increasing the number of leadership and major gift donors across these programs by developing and implementing strategies that will maximize donor engagement and philanthropy.

Through direct management, the Director will provide strategic oversight for at least three subordinates with the following responsibilities: 1. marketing, communications, and fundraising for Brown’s $5M+ annual use fundraising program; 2. operations specific to budget, data compilation, reporting & stewardship; 3. leadership support of all annual fundraising for all athletics priorities; 4. All BUSF engagement programs and events including related strategy, planning, budget and execution. The Director will be responsible for connecting these direct reports to Brown’s overall fundraising missions and values and with that charge, will lead and mentor these BUSF staff members to help foster deep collaborations across the Division of Advancement while ensuring a close working relationship between programs and fundraising teams. The Director will measure success not only through the total dollars raised on an annual basis, but also through the activities and programming successes that are necessary to achieve the overall fundraising goals. The Director will engage as a thought partner for the staff they lead and set an example as a manager of collaboration, teamwork, collegiality, empathy, professionalism and accountability. 

The Director is responsible for leading strategic development of events and marketing specific to Athletics for the broader Brown community on behalf of Advancement. They are tasked with developing focused high-level activities, broad-based engagement opportunities, and strategic marketing and communications that support annual, major, and principal gift work as well as broad alumni engagement. Related, the Director provides content from Athletics that supports prospect awareness, advances cultivation, and improves BUSF stewardship efforts. Expectations include close collaboration with, among others, the Associate Vice President for Advancement Communications and the Senior Director for Communications and Marketing, to plan and implement all Athletics campaign messaging related to capital projects, endowment campaigns and the annual fund. The Director will have oversight of the broad-based communication strategy for the Brown Athletics community as it relates to Advancement. 

The Director provides oversight for all BUSF administration of budget and business practices to create the highest level of efficiency and financial responsibility possible within the organization. The Director will be tasked with focusing on accuracy, accountability and efficiency within all budget and business practices to maximize the efficacy of the BUSF annually.

Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion and equity. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Brown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required. 

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a related field such as fundraising, higher education, nonprofit, development, sales, customer relations, volunteer management, and/or marketing.

• Minimum ​2 years management experience required.

Required Qualifications

• Proven ability to solicit and close philanthropic gifts on the $100,000+ level in higher education.

• Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability to successfully interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner, exhibiting excellent written and oral communication skills, team building skills, and demonstrating tact, poise, and diplomacy while working with a wide variety of personalities. Ability and comfort in meeting and interacting with individuals of considerable social status and affluence is required.

• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to initiate, collaborate, implement, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic plans that support the activities of the program and contribute to the overall goals and objectives of Advancement and the fundraising enterprise.

• Programmatic strategy development and management experience 

• Computer proficiency and knowledge of CRM systems.

• Working knowledge of email and calendars, the Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software such as Adobe Acrobat, donor databases, etc. 

• Must be able and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.

• Must be able and willing to travel throughout the United States to attend relevant programs and events.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Development fundraising experience 

• Familiarity with Brown University 

Job Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in programming, communications, and strategy.

• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communications skills; Strong interpersonal, communications, management, and motivational skills; must be a self-starter, and have the work ethic and desire to be entrepreneurial and must be able to work independently. 

• Ability to apply good judgment and proven responsible decision-making skills; tact and discretion are required to deal with highly confidential alumni, parent, student, family, donor, and prospect information.

• Ability to inspire, mentor, motivate team performance and promote accountability. Provide appropriate training, support, and feedback to all fundraising professionals, including early, mid-career, and senior-level gift officers. Proven effectiveness at recruiting, hiring, and retaining high-performance fundraising staff. 

• Decisiveness, trustworthiness, discretion, and creativity are daily requirements of this position.

• Creativity, flexibility, and superior problem-solving skills are desired.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

Director, Oncology Research

Live

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen Oncology is advancing an innovative, multi-modality pipeline that aims to transform the cancer treatment landscape. We are seeking a creative, collaborative Director of Research who is driven to deliver next-generation BiTE® (bispecific T-cell engager) therapies.

In this vital role, you will be responsible to develop our strategy for new target discovery and validation, and to build a portfolio of preclinical T-cell engager assets focused on solid tumors. The Director will be closely involved in the identification and assessment of internal and external opportunities for technology and platform development to support this strategy. A deep understanding of cancer cell biology and human genetics, broad knowledge of the oncology competitive landscape, and experience with drug discovery and development across therapeutic modalities is required. This is a high visibility role.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a cross-functional team to identify strategic opportunities to build the portfolio;
• Identify, evaluate, and implement cutting-edge approaches for target identification and validation;
• Lead the advancement of high quality targets and assets in the early Oncology portfolio
• Develop a research team that includes laboratory-based staff, managers, and project team leaders;
• Establish and maintain external partnerships (academic and/or industry) and presence
• Present strategy, opportunities, and project updates to senior leadership
• Demonstrate critical thinking and efficient decision-making

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD [and relevant post-doc where applicable] and 5 years of related experience

Or

Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in cancer biology, human genetics, biochemistry, or immunology with at least 10 years post-graduate experience
• Leadership style that is highly collaborative, inspires and develops talent at all levels, and puts patients and science first
• Deep understanding of cancer cell biology and therapeutic development
• Proven scientific accomplishment and innovation in oncology research as evidenced by high-impact publications, congress presentations and patents
• Experience leading academic or industry research collaborations
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Apply now

for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Employee and Labor Relations (AVP), the Director of Labor Relations (Director) provides proactive advice, guidance, and recommendations for appropriate courses of action that arise out of various employment situations involving employees who are members of a collective bargaining unit and other labor-management matters to ensure that departmental priorities are accomplished.

The Director will be critical to developing, growing, and sustaining strong partnerships between UHR and the Administrative and Academic departments and bargaining units throughout the University. The Director will collaborate and influence a diverse group of departments and division leaders, fully understand their strategies, goals, and expectations, and provide thoughtful leadership and guidance on various labor relations matters to increase organizational effectiveness. The Director will also ensure alignment within UHR in managing services and processes that involve unionized employees or their managers and in delivering services and information to the University community. Likewise, they will advance the broader understanding of the relationship between effective HR management and University business functions. The Director will provide managerial oversight for the following roles within Labor Relations:

• Assistant Director for Labor Relations

• Labor Relations Data Specialist

In addition, in collaboration with the AVP, the Director will be responsible for the implementation and day-to-day administration of the University’s collective bargaining agreements for unionized employee, including graduate and undergraduate student employees.

The Director and Labor Relations will collaborate with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and other units on related legal matters and will ensure the smooth administration of employee and student grievance and arbitration processes. This position will also work closely with UHR’s Director of Talent Acquisition and other campus partners to help create and sustain an effective student employment model that holistically supports and promotes positive experiences and outcomes for our students (unionized and non-unionized) at Brown.

Major Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the AVP, implement and administer the University’s labor relations program for all unions at Brown, to include but not limited to, unions that serve graduate and undergraduate student employees.
• Support the AVP in planning, organizing, and leading negotiations for successor bargaining agreements, including analysis of benchmarking data and preparation of collective bargaining proposals.
• Provide expert advice and support to management and staff on labor relations matters in accordance with established Brown policies and procedures, legislative requirements, and existing collective bargaining agreements.
• Advise client departments in identifying, evaluating, and resolving human resource management issues and disciplinary actions with unionized employees; assist in issue resolution and provide consistent interpretation and application of HR best practices, Brown policies, collective bargaining rules, and employment laws so that managers and supervisors are equipped to effectively supervise unionized employees.
• Support the AVP in overseeing contractual grievance procedures including counseling department heads and/or designees at steps one and two of the contractual grievance process. Serve as the step three grievance officer, and as the first and second chair for arbitration matters.
• Provide coaching and counseling to managers and staff to effectively address disciplinary matters among unionized workers. Discuss potential options and assist with risks and rewards of various actions with supervisors and the AVP. Intervene with managers/supervisors when necessary concerning problems that adversely affect employee morale and productivity. Guide supervisors in writing performance improvement plans, probation extensions, disciplinary actions, and fair and balanced performance appraisals when necessary. Advise on and/or negotiate severance and outplacement services for employment separations. Respond to informal and formal grievances from union employees and offer resolution to supervisors and managers following timely investigations of concerns. Lead HR investigations of unionized employees in a thorough, timely, and impartial manner. Take steps to mitigate the influence of bias in HR and operational decisions. Develop strategies and put measures in place to identify, manage, and minimize risks/liability to university (e.g., legal, financial, health, safety, etc.). Identify solutions that address potential risk and provide recommendations on mitigation strategy. Apply critical thinking to information received from clients and evaluate courses of action for risk.
• Understand the institutional operations, functions, and external environmental factors to support the University’s mission and values by working in close partnership with managers, department heads, bargaining units, and union representatives. Identify opportunities for the design, analysis, and evaluation of change initiatives and build ongoing support for UHR solutions that meet operational needs among unionized units.
• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to interpret and promote findings that evaluate HR initiatives and inform organization decisions and recommendations among unionized workforces. Lead and/or participate in organizational assessment and planning. In collaboration with the OGC, provide consultation to supervisors to implement employment actions resulting from restructuring, reclassification, compensation, and reductions in force/position. Support managers and staff to improve performance management goals. Partner with UHR colleagues and leaders to implement best practices that address employee and labor relations matters.
• Support the AVP in representing the University and preparing position statements regarding employment-related charges filed through federal or state agencies as appropriate.
• Review documents in support of operational decisions to restructure or reorganize departments that mitigate legal risk to the University. Collaborate with UHR departments to conduct timely analysis of staffing, compensation, or benefits data and communicate decisions to department supervisors.
• Participate in special projects such as HR system implementations, HR reporting on labor matters, systems testing, or other similar functions.
• Provide primary assistance to the AVP on project work or ongoing needs in areas such as: testing, designing, communicating, and training new users on labor relations software systems; identify needs and delivering appropriate labor-relations training programs for new and existing employees and supervisors; participate in collective bargaining negotiations, mediations or arbitrations; support investigations of EEO/Title IX complaints at the direction of the Office of Equity and Institutional Diversity.
• As required, serve as the backup to the AVP, for the University’s Labor Strategy Council.
• Perform special projects and support the establishment and maintenance of labor-relations data as needed.

Competencies

• The Director will demonstrate the following competencies to colleagues, students, faculty, and their staff:

• The ability to collaborate and/or work effectively as a leader or member in teams, taskforces, or committees. Must be able to develop and maintain a pattern of reciprocal exchanges of support, information and other valued resources with colleagues; demonstrates agility and adaptability when project requirements, goals or constraints change.

• The ability to demonstrate initiative; learn quickly when facing new problems; open to change; display proactive leadership in identifying issues and addressing client needs in a timely manner; serve as a change agent to support organizational change.

• The ability to motivate a group of people to achieve their common goals; possess the ability to guide, direct, and influence others; promote consensus among stakeholders when proposing new initiative; facilitate communication and decision-making necessary to implement initiatives.

• The ability to maintain a high level of personal and professional integrity and act as an ethical agent who promotes core values, integrity and accountability throughout the institution; to establish credibility and become a trusted advisor to resolve complex employment matters; to manage political and social pressures when making decisions and when administering HR programs, practices, policies, and collective bargaining agreements; to treat stakeholders with respect and dignity; and to value and consider the perspective and backgrounds of all parties and stakeholders so as to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution/college and a minimum of seven years’ professional-level labor relations experience

• A broad range of labor relations experience and competencies including practical and functional knowledge in this area, as well as broad human resources competencies

• Demonstrated proficiency in communication, conflict resolution, analysis and planning, creative problem solving, and consultation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, sound business judgment, tact and diplomacy, and the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the University

• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA) and prior experience in consulting with internal clients on employee and labor relations matters

• A demonstrated ability to work effectively with university Human Resources staff, management, legal staff, union representatives, and individual employees

• Demonstrated commitment to implement initiatives that can help managers foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, justice and belonging

• Expertise and knowledge in navigating complex unionized employee and student-based work environment and negotiations

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior labor relations experience in higher education, including student labor relations experience
• Master’s degree and/or Juris Doctor (JD)
• HR certification on labor relations and/or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP

A cover letter is required when submitting your application and resume. Please include the cover letter in the attachments section when submitting an application.

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Job Description:

The Associate Director of Gift Compliance (“the AD”) contributes to Brown’s Advancement efforts by enabling and guiding fundraising staff through the process of developing, processing, and finalizing donor gift documentation. As a subject matter expert and service provider, the AD prioritizes instruction and efficient service for both staff and donors. Knowledge and application of federal laws, state regulations, and University policies is essential and the AD seeks to reflect these appropriately in written gift documentation. Interacting with Divisional and University leadership to put forward key fundraising milestones for Corporation approval is a recurring and vital part of the AD’s role. They also manage the team responsible for gift documentation services and in that capacity provide regular, routine training opportunities to promote broad knowledge and understanding amongst fundraising staff. In support of these efforts, the AD leverages their technical knowledge, data skills, and cross-team collaboration to continuously drive systematic process improvements resulting in an operation that is modern, efficient, and regarded as an organizational strength.

Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum of 5 years of development or related experience, in fields such as non-profits, fundraising, higher education, legal or technical writing

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience

Required Qualifications

• Collaborative mindset and relationship-building skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including copy-editing and proofreading

• Strong attention to detail and how the big picture is affected

• Excellent organization and management skills

• Strong analytical skills including demonstrated ability to interpret data and apply it to business decisions

• Basic data management and manipulation skills

• Comfortable learning new technologies coupled with the ability to self-learn

• Proficient knowledge of the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems

Job Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as an understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace. 

• Growth mindset and leadership ability

• Diplomacy, poise, and discretion in dealing with executives and high-level donors

• Creative problem-solving within legal, policy, and political constraints

• Work independently and manage highly complex processes for a high-quality end product  

• Communicate effectively and professionally

• Work well under deadlines

• Collaborate in a team environment

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown. 

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In this way, you’ll be making our hotel something special ...

• You’ll develop and implement a marketing strategy to increase sales and customer acquisition, improve customer retention, and maximize revenue from the hotel.
• You’ll establish Marketing & Communications programs that will benefit and support sales and Food & Beverage strategies and initiatives.
• You’ll develop and optimize digital marketing campaigns across various channels.
• You’ll identify and evaluate new marketing opportunities to increase direct internet traffic and drive online production.
• You’ll analyze and report on the effectiveness of digital marketing campaigns to optimize results.
• You’ll monitor all digital marketing channels and campaigns to ensure brand consistency.
• You’ll monitor all printed materials to ensure adherence to corporate identity standards.
• You’ll maintain good working relationships with local and international media, execute media placements for hotel through news releases and personal contacts.
• You’ll coordinate all special events and promotions with the aim to maximize publicity.
• You’ll serve as hotel spokesperson, when appointed by General Manager, to make all official statements for hotel to media.

In this way, you’ll be making our hotel something special ...

• You’ll be responsible for the overall financial management of the Hotel.
• You’ll oversee the daily operations of the Finance department.
• You’ll lead hotel financial planning and budgeting process and ensure that financial plans are consistent with the hotel’s strategic objectives.
• You’ll analyze financial data in order to advise management in pursuing the financial objectives of the hotel.
• You’ll monitor hotel revenue and expenditure and ensure that it is accurately recorded.
• You’ll control all contracts and other legal documents that may affect the hotel's financial position.
• You’ll ensure hotel compliance with all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts and legal agreements, as well as proper execution of all operating taxes.

●        Be inspired by working on enviable global campaigns and with big name brands

●        Influence agency culture with new ideas and innovations

●        Collaborate with teams across AU & NZ

●        Access our hybrid work arrangements and join a powerhouse independent agency with a passion for storytelling

Your Opportunity

As a Rock Star in the influencer world,  you will join our collaborative and innovative team to lead our influencer practice and play an integral role in defining our over-arching agency influencer approach and point of difference.

As the Influencer + Partnerships Director  (IPD) aside from being a superstar…you are a senior leader responsible for devising and driving Thrive’s influencer marketing proposition and differentiation and leading on influencer marketing strategies.

You will manage the creation of earned-first storytelling digitally-led influencer strategies that create impact for clients and deliver measurable ROI.

You will have highly honed strategic and creative thinking skills and brand marketing understanding. Working closely with the creative, content, social, digital, and PR teams, this role will be integral in integrating earned-first storytelling into successful influencer marketing + partnership campaigns.

The IPD will report to the Director: Content, Social,  Digital and will act as client lead on select clients.

●        A chance to be a part of consistent growth and innovation with one of Australia’s most revered public relations agencies sitting at the intersection of digital, consumer/brand and business/purpose PR.

●        Working with some of the world’s biggest brands in tech, financial services, motoring and consumer lifestyle, you will have the opportunity to lead and be a part of a core Sydney team of specialists executing on strategy, creative and being involved with all aspects of execution and client servicing.

Responsibilities:

●       Influencer strategy and execution

●       Work collaboratively with the new growth team as lead to build the agency’s influencer marketing and partnerships remit

●       Identify and liaise with relevant influencers and content creators, in line with client needs and objectives.

●       Actively keep a pulse on emerging influencers and trends through various social media channels such as Meta, TikTok.

●       Maintain and build strong working relationships with influencers and media – have a growing network of contacts.

●       Effectively manage client campaigns and activations; communicating with social influencers and platform partners as well as internal Thrive teams.

●       Set goals, track conversions, and measure success of influencer program.

●       Maintain influencer budget.

●       Negotiate contracts and organisation of micro and macro influencer programs that are focused on driving revenue.

Learn & grow

You’ll participate in ongoing learning and development opportunities delivered across the agency (think AI playoffs through to high profile speakers) in addition to tailored internal and external training to help you develop technical, commercial and broader EQ skills.

You will be thirsty to learn and grow from not only exceptional people around you, but from your clients who will provide unrivalled opportunities on a global scale.

Your experience, approach & impact.

●        You share our values: you’re passionate, accountable, curious, of high integrity and you thrive on collaboration with a #OneTeam approach.

●        Tertiary qualified with a minimum of 10 years experience in a PR/Social Agency.

●        Have a positive attitude, and a constantly curious and energetic approach to your work with a solutions-focused mindset.

●        Ability to juggle multiple priorities, with a calm demeanour and adaptability to manage the unexpected.

●        Nothing gets past you – you have exceptional attention to detail.

●        You are proactive and ready to roll up your sleeves.

●        Proven experience tracking affiliate marketing, creating a community of influencers and being able to prove Return on Investment (ROI) and performance of each activation.

●        Understand compliance requirements for influencer marketing.

●        Extensive knowledge of social media and influencer trends, and digital online tools/platforms.

This is Thrive.

Culture is everything. It’s a reason why we have a 100% return rate by working parents, have had consistent leadership for more than two decades, embrace diversity in our workplace and we continue to welcome Thrive ‘boomerangs’ back to the agency. Thrive has a clear vision and mission and has grown by continuing to diversify and be early adopters of technology and global trends. Thrive is not a ‘hot then not’ agency. We are not an ad agency trying to be earned specialists. We are uniquely Thrive helping our people, brands and community to do just that. Our team is made up of in-house media, creative and digital specialists who work across five locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Auckland delivering strategic communications services for brands including LEGO, ANZ Group, Cisco, ASUS, Tinder and Harley Davidson.

Thrive values work-life integration including hybrid flexible working (Mondays and Fridays work-from-home) and delivers many benefits including an additional annual wellness leave day, Thursday 4pm Thrive O’Clock, early Friday knock-off and more.

Visit us here for more information - @thrivepr / @thriveprnz / www.thrivepr.com.au

Job Description:

This position works with the Associate Vice President for Government and Community Relations to develop and execute strategies to advance Brown’s institutional mission and interests in the City of Providence. The position will represent Brown publicly, working with neighbors, community leaders, elected officials and staff. The Assistant Director of City Relations (ADCR) will focus on policy issues, communications, and project management. The ADCR brings the community to campus, develops and produces community communications, and oversees neighborhood relations. This position requires someone who is a self-starter, who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Support and Logistics

• Recommend community events for senior administrators; write memos to prepare them for events, and staff events as requested.
• Collaborate on urban initiatives; identify and elevate issues of importance to University.
• Collaborate with Facilities Management: coordinate neighbor engagement process for Institutional Master Plans, including planning and executing a broad range of meetings; notify neighbors of FM projects as needed.
• Work with colleagues in Residential Life, Student Conduct, DPS, Athletics and others to prevent and mitigate neighborhood issues and educate neighbors about resources for dealing with off-campus issues.
• Conceive, create and execute events to bring community constituencies to campus to highlight Brown’s local contributions and strengthen relationships.
• Support and participate in University working groups. 

Policy

• Work closely with the AVP for Government & Community Relations and other colleagues to support the University’s and the Office’s goals.
• Identify and implement projects that achieve the University’s strategic objectives within the City of Providence.
• Monitor and evaluate city legislation, attend Council and committee hearings and review proposed rules and regulations for impact on the University.
• Represent the University before the City Council, city agencies and Boards.
• Attend neighborhood meetings on behalf of Brown, including occasional evening or early morning meetings.
• Make connections between Brown and Providence-based partnerships or initiatives for mutual  benefit.
• Receive and respond to inquiries from neighbors and public officials and work with appropriate Brown colleagues to address issues.

Communications

• Coordinate with Office of University Communications on production of Community Currents monthly newsletter
• Produce and maintain “Brown & Providence” accounts on social media and amplify content from other departments and schools at Brown 
• Maintain regular communications with neighbors on university activities

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience working in higher education, public service, or demonstrated interest in government and civic participation.
• Deep familiarity with Brown University, the City of Providence, Rhode Island, local non-profit and civic organizations and leaders.
• Understanding of city and state government.
• Experience in event planning and logistics.

Competencies

• Exceptional communications skills, including diplomacy in verbal interactions as well as written materials.
• Extremely collaborative nature: able to work effectively with small teams or larger groups.
• Personal drive for taking initiative; able to effectively complete own work as part of a team, exercise prudence and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to get along with and build relationships with a broad range of people.
• Extremely organized, good attention to detail, able to accept, prioritize and follow-through with a high volume and wide range of requests.
• Fluency and experience with producing communications.
• Demonstrated ability to support diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

Additional Information

Position based at South Street Landing with frequent in-person meetings and ability to move around in downtown Providence, on College Hill and in the Jewelry District. Occasional evenings, early mornings or other off-hours meetings are strongly preferred.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal and education records check satisfactory to Brown.

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Job Description:

About Brown:

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more.  To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page here for further information.

About the Opportunity:

The Office of Research Strategy and Development provides research leadership and guidance by building research capacity and enabling federal funding for research at Brown as articulated in the Operational Plan for Growing the Research Enterprise at Brown, and the work outlined by the major research units to pursue the plan. The group accomplishes this by working with the Vice President for Research and other Brown leaders to develop and support the university’s research priorities; strengthening internal and external research networks, processes, skills and knowledge to continuously grow capacity for research excellence at Brown; and by increasing external research funding to enable world class research at Brown.

The Assistant Director of Research Development  serves in a strategic role within the Office of Research Strategy and Development and advances transdisciplinary collaboration and innovation by strategically coordinating the development of complex research teams and their funding proposals.  The incumbent will support current and develop emerging research strengths and capabilities across campus; lead the development of opportunities for strengthening faculty research and teaming capabilities including grant writing workshops and networking events, ideation meetings and brainstorming sessions; provide research development support for large scale multi-institutional proposals; will identify external funding opportunities and proactively build relationships among collaborating entities both internally and external to Brown. Additionally, the  Assistant Director of Research Development  is responsible for developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with strategic partners, locally and globally.  Finally, working with senior leaders from across campus, this position will be the strategic point person for institutional level proposals.

Responsibilities:

Enable funding for priority research by leading investigators in the preparation of large scale (>$5M) proposals for federal funding

In collaboration with the Research Strategy and Development team, while ensuring projects are in line with areas designated for growth through the strategic efforts of the Provost and VPR, identify resources needed for successful large scale proposal development and provide support as needed. Lead team building, project development, and project management roles to advance research aims and ensure success of research teams. Specialize in building complex proposals involving multiple researchers, often with collaborations and budgets spanning multiple departments, campuses, or institutions. Determine sponsor requirements and provide strategic advice for meeting sponsor requirements. Coordinate with department grant managers. Coach faculty throughout the proposal development process. Advise on specialized services (e.g. broader impacts, diversity plans, cost sharing, management plans) and identify appropriate sources of services. Draft letters of support or institutional commitment from university leaders and facilitate the letter approval process. Where internal or external professional services are needed (e.g. evaluator) identify provider and coordinate services. Provide template language on Brown services and facilities. Review drafts of proposals for responsiveness to sponsor requirements and goals.

Provide research leadership by supporting strategic projects for the Office of Research Strategy and Development

Design, develop and direct events at Brown to connect potential partners to research at Brown; strategically preparing teams in advance of and during proposal preparation. This includes outreach to federal agencies and national laboratories. While representing Brown, engage with federal agencies at workshops, open houses, and /or proposers’ days. Design and establish a database of strategic partnerships ranging from local to global partners, including local industries, national labs, non-profits, and federal agencies. Ensure funding and/or collaboration opportunities are brought to the attention of relevant faculty and department leadership.

Provide strategic intelligence on current best practices within research development, including team science, process optimization and other kinds of research development support.

Lead the submission of proposals for broad, university-wide proposals.

Oversee the proposal development process of institutional level proposals including proposal narrative development, editing, proofreading, integrating content from multiple authors, coordinating meetings with project team members, and evaluating complex funding solicitations to ensure compliance.  Coordinate and collaborate with grants and finance administrators within the department submitting the proposal and within relevant OVPR offices, particularly pre-award in the Office of Sponsored Projects.

Education
Required: 

• Graduate degree;  STEM field preferred and at least 5-7 years of related experience in a university or research institute or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in leading large scale multi-institutional proposal development projects

Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience working with federal funding agencies is required; an understanding of the mission-driven federal agencies preferred
• Experienced in Team Science (collaboration management, facilitation, and transdisciplinary research development)
• Project management experience

 
Job Competencies

• Knowledge of federal and private research funding organizations and proposal requirements
• Ability to work independently, coordinating and prioritizing multiple projects
• Project Management 
• Microsoft and Google suite tools
• Filemaker or other database platforms
• Strong organizational and customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and public presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

Cover letter and resume required with application.

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