HT Management Committee - Call for candidates
Pubblicato il 17-08-2026 - Human Technopole in Italia
ph3CALL FOR CANDIDATES - MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE /h3pbHuman Technopole – Milan, Italy /b /ppHuman Technopole, a leading biomedical and life sciences research institute based in Milan, is seeking three highly qualified candidates to join its Management Committee, the governing body responsible for the operational leadership of the Foundation. /ppThe Committee appoints Centre Directors through international selection procedures, sets up recruitment commissions for scientific and technical staff, defines the Foundation's internal regulations, proposes amendments to the Statute, and submits the economic plan and financial statements to the Board of Trustees. It is a role of substantial responsibility, requiring sound judgment, institutional credibility, and a genuine ability to lead complex organizations. /ppThe Foundation welcomes applications from candidates with different professional backgrounds, recognising that the effectiveness of the Management Committee depends on the complementary expertise of its members. Candidates may have a distinguished scientific career and/or significant administrative, managerial, legal, financial and/or executive experience, provided they demonstrate the leadership capabilities required to contribute to the governance of a major international research institution. The final composition of the Management Committee will be determined following an overall of all applications, with the objective of ensuring an appropriate balance of scientific, managerial and governance expertise. Accordingly, candidates, regardless of their professional background, may apply for any of the three positions, provided they meet the requirements set out below. /ppbDesired profiles and competencies /b /pulliCandidates with a scientific background are expected to demonstrate several of the following qualifications and experience /liliSenior scientific career in biomedicine,
with international recognition in the field /liliDirect experience leading research groups, departments, or institutes of significant size and complexity in private and public organizations /liliFamiliarity with international research evaluation standards (e.g., ERC, NIH, Wellcome Trust) and recruitment practices for senior scientific staff /liliActive network within the international scientific community /liliWorking knowledge of how research funding, scientific governance, and career progression operate at an institutional level /li /ulpCandidates with an administrative, managerial or executive background are expected to demonstrate several of the following qualifications and experience: /pulliSenior management experience in large, complex private and public organizations /liliStrong competence in at least one of the following areas: financial planning and budget oversight, governance and regulatory drafting, or human resources management at executive level /liliFamiliarity with the legal and organizational framework governing foundations, research institutions, or public-interest bodies /liliDemonstrated ability to operate within collegial governing bodies, balancing decision-making autonomy with accountability to oversight structures /li /ulpbRequirements applicable to all candidates /b /ppRegardless of their professional background, all candidates are expected to demonstrate: /pulliProven track record of leading complex organizations, with documented results /liliRecognized integrity,
independence, and absence of conflicts of interest with the Institute's centres, researchers, or staff /liliGenuine availability of time to fulfil the role effectively — this is not a symbolic appointment /liliStrong collegial attitude and ability to work constructively within a collective decision-making body /liliFluency in English, knowledge of Italian is an advantage /liliFamiliarity with the governance, evaluation and accountability mechanisms typically adopted by international research organisations. /li /ulpbSelection principles /b /ppThe profiles described above are intended to identify the range of competencies sought by the Foundation and should not be interpreted as separate or reserved positions. The Supervisory Board will retain full discretion in determining the combination of candidates that best ensures the overall balance of expertise, experience and leadership required for the effective functioning of the Management Committee. /ph3How to apply /h3pCandidates are invited to submit: /pullia curriculum vitae, and: /lilia motivation letter (maximum 2 pages) describing their leadership experience, the competencies they would bring to the Management Committee, and the reasons for their interest in serving Human Technopole /li /ulpApplications should be submitted to by 15 October 2026 specifying “Management Committee Call” in the subject. By submitting their application by email, candidates confirm that they have read and accepted Human Technopole’s Privacy Policy. /ppHuman Technopole is committed to gender balance and diversity in its governing bodies and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, or background. /ppThe appointment is for a four-year term and may be renewed only once. /ppRenumeration: € 30k gross/year. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr