Senior Director of Science Infrastructure and Operations | Oxford | Exceptional salary, plus bonus, travel allowance & other benefits: MARS Recruitment is hiring a Senior Director of Science Infrastructure and Operations, to join a growing and exciting research facility in Oxford, on a permanent basis. This role will be fully on-site and requires the successful Senior Director of Science Infrastructure and Operations will have strongly scientific background with experience of building and managing laboratory infrastructure.A research-driven organisation led by talented scientists and entrepreneurs, dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. This exciting new campus will feature state of art R&D facility, specialised laboratories, oncology clinics and focus on bridging scientific discovery with real-world applications by integrating expertise from various fields, including biomedical science, engineering, and public health.The Role:We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Director of Science Infrastructure and Operations to lead and enhance scientific platforms, infrastructure and operations. This pivotal role involves overseeing the development, integration, and management of state-of-the-art research facilities and technological resources that will empower the scientists and researchers to excel in their work.Responsibilities:

Developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy for scientific infrastructure that aligns with the organisation's research objectives and long-term vision.
Oversight of the operations of scientific platforms, ensuring efficiency, compliance with regulatory standards, and adherence to best practices.
Working closely with research leaders, principal investigators, and external partners to identify infrastructure needs and implement solutions that support cutting-edge research.

Your Background:

Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a relevant scientific discipline.
Extensive experience of managing scientific operations and infrastructure within a research-intensive and talent dense organisation.
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, manage complex projects, and drive strategic initiatives.
In-depth understanding of the integration of scientific platforms and infrastructure.
Experience in managing large-scale capital projects or infrastructure development initiatives.
Proven skills in leadership and managing infrastructure projects.
Experience working in a multidisciplinary and translational research environment.

If you this Senior Director of Science Infrastructure and Operations is of interest, please send MARS Recruitment a copy of your CV accompanied with a covering letter. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).

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