Head of Life Sciences (University of Luxemburg)

Contract Type: Permanent About the FSTM The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine. Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in. Your role Within the department of Life Sciences and Medicine -recently restructured- the team leader role has been created to establish a robust and efficient framework of common operational structures that are transversally managed at the departmental level, to enhance overall performance. Team management Co-ordinate and integrate team activities, resolving both routine and complex issues and ensuring the effective delivery of services Ensure an effective balance of work across the team Actively participate in selection, recruitment, assessment of team members and ensure retention of talented employees Daily operations oversight Ensure proper alignment of administrative processes with the FSTM and the central administration of the University Supervise the day-to-day activities within the department to support its main missions: teaching – research - outreach Implement and enforce policies and procedures to maintain regulatory compliance Budget management Actively participate in the preparation of budget, while monitoring financial plans of the different domains in the department Monitor the human resources needs, in line with budget Procurement and inventory management Ensure procurement in line with university policies and in collaboration with the internal stakeholders Oversee the department's inventory Communication and coordination Facilitate collaboration and communication between the domains of the department Address administrative issues and liaise with other teams within the organization (within the faculty, as well as at central level) Administration and compliance Serve as the primary contact point for functional operations within the department Ensure compliance with organisational policies, regulations, and standards Your profile Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent by work experience At least 8 years of experience in people management, ideally within an international environment Strong skills in budgeting, reporting, and strategic organizational management Excellent communication skills with proactive and dynamic approach Proficiency in written and verbal communication in both French and English is required; German language skills are a plus We offer Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR) A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs … How to apply Applications should include: Curriculum Vitae Cover letter Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students. General information: Contract Type: Permanent Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week Location: Campus Belval Internal Title: Team leader Job Reference: UOL06883 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Contract Type:

Permanent

About the FSTM

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine.
Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

Your role

Within the department of Life Sciences and Medicine -recently restructured- the team leader role has been created to establish a robust and efficient framework of common operational structures that are transversally managed at the departmental level, to enhance overall performance.

Team management

Co-ordinate and integrate team activities, resolving both routine and complex issues and ensuring the effective delivery of services
Ensure an effective balance of work across the team
Actively participate in selection, recruitment, assessment of team members and ensure retention of talented employees

Daily operations oversight

Ensure proper alignment of administrative processes with the FSTM and the central administration of the University
Supervise the day-to-day activities within the department to support its main missions: teaching – research - outreach
Implement and enforce policies and procedures to maintain regulatory compliance

Budget management

Actively participate in the preparation of budget, while monitoring financial plans of the different domains in the department
Monitor the human resources needs, in line with budget

Procurement and inventory management

Ensure procurement in line with university policies and in collaboration with the internal stakeholders
Oversee the department's inventory

Communication and coordination

Facilitate collaboration and communication between the domains of the department
Address administrative issues and liaise with other teams within the organization (within the faculty, as well as at central level)

Administration and compliance

Serve as the primary contact point for functional operations within the department
Ensure compliance with organisational policies, regulations, and standards

Your profile

Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent by work experience
At least 8 years of experience in people management, ideally within an international environment
Strong skills in budgeting, reporting, and strategic organizational management
Excellent communication skills with proactive and dynamic approach
Proficiency in written and verbal communication in both French and English is required; German language skills are a plus

We offer

Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information: