General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management)Full-timeWe're seeking a visionary leader to help shape the strategic direction of our research and innovation initiatives.Our first ever Director of Research and Innovation will spearhead our well-established cancer research programme and amplify our impact through commissioning and investment in innovation. This role will also be key in advancing equitable cancer outcomes, with a focus on addressing the needs of underserved populations.Key Responsibilities:Lead the development, implementation and reporting of a national cancer research and innovation strategy.Build and nurture partnerships with key stakeholders, including philanthropists, private and commercial investors, research institutions, healthcare providers, and industry partners.Offer strategic guidance on the allocation of research and innovation funding to ensure maximum impact.Drive initiatives that translate research into real-world impact, improving cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.Foster a culture of innovation, promoting the use of digital health, precision medicine, and cutting-edge technologies.Ensure a focus on equity, addressing cancer disparities, particularly in Maori and Pacific populations.About you:We're seeking someone who is unrelentingly passionate about bringing an end to cancer as we know it and improving the physical and emotional impact that cancer treatment can have on whanau. You'll be adept at fostering strategic relationships and confidently straddle both the public and private world of investment and innovation. Never satisfied standing still, you'll be open to doing things differently, challenging and not accepting the status quo.This role can be based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch and there is flexibility for part or full-time hours.This is a unique opportunity and we're looking for an equally unique person – someone who can take a vision and turn it into a reality.
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