ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences is a world-leading research center devoted to advancing the science and technologies of light. Based in Castelldefels, Barcelona, ICFO combines frontier research, education, innovation and technology transfer to generate scientific and societal impact.Over the past two decades, ICFO has established itself as an internationally recognized center of excellence and a integral reference in photonics. Today, with a highly international community of around 500 employees representing more than 70 nationalities, ICFO continues its institutional development aimed at strengthening scientific excellence, organizational effectiveness and long-term impact.As a public research institution, ICFO is governed by a Board of Trustees and led by an Executive Leadership comprising the Director and the Managing Director, who are responsible for the scientific, strategic and operational development of the Institute.Position Overview:ICFO is seeking a Strategy Officer to join its Institutional Strategy team within the Scientific Development domain.Reporting to the Executive Leadership, the Strategy Officer will contribute to the development and implementation of ICFO’s scientific and institutional strategy through the management of projects, studies and cross-functional initiatives.The position requires a professional with a dual background in research and management, capable of understanding the practical context of scientific activity and translating institutional needs into clear, workable solutions.The successful candidate will support the Executive Leadership on matters requiring scientific understanding,



analytical capacity, organizational judgement and effective execution. The role will involve working across scientific and corporate areas and contributing to initiatives related to research governance, organizational development, external collaborations, infrastructure and institutional processes.The Strategy Officer will be expected to take ownership of assigned matters, bring structure to complex issues and ensure that decisions and agreed actions are properly implemented.Main ResponsibilitiesScientific and Institutional Strategy- Contribute to the analysis and implementation of scientific and institutional priorities.- Support the Executive Leadership in the study and development of strategic matters.- Prepare reports, analyses, proposals and recommendations to support decision-making.- Identify relevant opportunities, risks, dependencies and institutional needs.Project Management and Cross-Functional Initiatives- Manage institutional projects involving scientific and corporate units.- Define objectives, work plans, milestones, responsibilities and deliverables.- Coordinate contributions from the relevant stakeholders.- Monitor progress, risks,



decisions and pending actions.- Support the implementation and follow-up of approved measures.Research-Related Institutional Matters- Contribute to the management of institutional, organizational and operational matters arising from selected research activities.- Support the development of appropriate procedures, frameworks and coordination mechanisms.- Help identify the institutional implications of new activities, collaborations, facilities or ways of working.- Coordinate input from the relevant scientific, legal, technical, financial and administrative functions.External Collaborations and Institutional Development- Support the development of collaborations with hospitals, universities, research centers and other external organizations.- Contribute to the preparation and review of agreements, procedures and collaboration models.- Participate in projects related to new scientific spaces, infrastructures or institutional arrangements.- Support organizational improvement, digitalization and change-management initiatives.Key Working RelationshipsThe Strategy Officer will report to and work closely with the Executive Leadership.The role will also require regular functional coordination with:- the Institutional Strategy team; - research groups;-Technology Transfer, Education and Training, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Scientific Strategy, Infrastructure Teams; - the Projects Office, Legal, Finance, IT and other corporate services; - hospitals, universities, research centers and other external partners; - institutional committees and cross-functional working groups.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Strategy Officer (Castelldefels)
🏢 Institute Of Photonic Sciences
📍 Castelldefels