Chief Innovation Officer H/F INSTITUT PASTEUR

Profile of the Chief Innovation Officer

- High-level scientific and industrial experience (PhD in Biology, MD, or Doctorate in Pharmacy or Chemistry, complemented by a business qualification such as an MBA), with excellent knowledge of intellectual property and negotiation issues.
- Experience combining fundamental or applied research, industry (R&D), business development, and valorisation in scientific, biotechnological, or pharmaceutical fields.
- Over twenty years of experience in team management and overseeing complex projects.
- Fluency in English is essential.
- International recognition in the life sciences ecosystem, both academically and industrially, including in the United States.

Required skills

Knowledge
- International academic and industrial environments
- Biotechnological and pharmaceutical ecosystems
- Complexity of fundamental research environments

Expertise / Know-how
- Management of complex and international projects
- Mastery of high-stakes strategic negotiations
- Valorisation of scientific assets at various stages of maturity
- Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary teams, with the ability to foster team spirit and motivate collaborators
- Budgetary and legal risk management

Interpersonal Skills / Personal Qualities
- Cross-functional leadership and ability to build bridges between teams and different cultures
- Diplomacy and influencing skills
- Results-driven mindset with strong impact orientation
- Emotional intelligence and active listening
- Analytical and synthesis capabilities
- Innovation mindset and intellectual curiosity
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Alignment with the values of the Institut Pasteur

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Institut Pasteur is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications meeting the job requirements, regardless of origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, nationality, or background. Non-linear career paths, including career breaks (e.g., parental leave, health or caregiving responsabilities) are fully acknowledged and valued in our recruitment and evaluation processes.

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• Facilité de transport - métros, bus à proximité, parkings vélo/voiture
• Contribution transport : forfait mobilité douce ou remboursement à 75%
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• Télétravail possible selon les profils
• Environnement de travail multiculturel, multigénérationnel
• Vie de campus, +30 activités artistiques/sportives ; avantages CSE