Executive Director of the Center of Personalized Medicine

• Develop and implement TeamPerMed’s research, development, and innovation strategy, ensuring the achievement of the Center’s objectives and performance indicators.
• Ensure the implementation of TeamPerMed activities under the EU Widening program and coordinate the preparation and submission of project reports.
• Strengthen interdisciplinary research collaboration, promote high-quality research, and enhance the Center’s international visibility and competitiveness.
• Develop strategic partnerships with leading European research and healthcare institutions, international networks, and public- and private-sector partners, including other sectoral centers of excellence.
• Advance personalized medicine and digital health in Estonia in cooperation with policymakers, potential funders, and companies, and promote the field both nationally and internationally.
• Develop and strengthen the University of Tartu Center for Personalized Medicine team, including identifying recruitment needs and supporting recruitment processes.
• Support and advise the staff of the University of Tartu Center for Personalized Medicine.
• Prepare reports for the Center’s Council and provide an overview of activities at least twice a year.
• Ensure the purposeful and efficient use of funds allocated to the Center.

• A doctoral degree.
• In exceptional cases, candidates with a master’s degree and an exceptionally strong, relevant professional profile may be considered.

• At least five years of experience in leading international research and innovation activities, preferably in a research, healthcare, or innovation organization, an international program, or a high-level research and development environment.
• In-depth understanding of at least one relevant field, such as medicine, genetics, informatics, or health economics, as well as the scientific, clinical, technological, ethical, and healthcare management aspects of personalized medicine.
• Demonstrated experience in managing international research projects, strategic partnerships, interdisciplinary teams, and collaborative networks.
• Ability to attract research and innovation funding and to develop long-term collaboration and operating models.

• Strong strategic planning, organizational development, and process management skills, including the ability to develop and implement a strategic vision that supports the Center’s international development.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills; the ability to bring together diverse perspectives, facilitate discussions, and engage actively with partners, the public, and the media.

• CV.
• A motivation letter.
• A vision paper of up to three pages outlining the development of TeamPerMed. The vision paper should address the Center’s strategic development, the strengthening of international collaboration, the translation of research results into clinical practice, and the Center’s long-term operating and funding model.

Start date: as soon as possible.

Contract: fixed-term position due to the project. Under the project agreement, the Executive Director will be employed at 0.8 FTE by the University of Tartu and at 0.2 FTE by the University of Tartu Hospital.

For more information, including about the TeamPerMed project, please contact Prof. Mait Metspalu at mait.metspalu@ut.ee.

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• This is an opportunity to lead the strategic development of an international center of excellence in personalized medicine and help shape the future of research, innovation, and clinical implementation in Estonia and Europe.
• You will work in an inspiring, international, and interdisciplinary environment with committed experts, and have the opportunity to shape the Center’s long-term strategy, international position, and sustainable development.
• We offer flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of remote work.
• Professional development opportunities.
• 35 days of annual leave.
• Three wellness days per year.
• Support for health promotion and well-being activities.
• We pay sick leave compensation at 100% of salary for days 2-8 of illness.

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