The
Director of Scientific Management
is a senior scientific leader whose mission is to maximize the quality, competitiveness, and impact of Cima's research activity as a
Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence
. The role acts as both a strategic and operational partner to the Scientific Director and research teams, helping transform scientific ideas and capabilities into robust projects, high-value collaborations, and measurable outcomes.

This is a cross-functional position focused on scientific excellence and effective execution. Its distinctive value lies in combining scientific judgment, in-depth knowledge of the research funding landscape, critical review capabilities, institutional diplomacy, and a practical, results-oriented approach.

Success in this role will be measured by the overall improvement of the Centre's scientific performance: stronger grant proposals, better prioritization of opportunities, more effective project monitoring, and increased institutional impact.

Location:
Pamplona, Spain (on-site)

Position Overview
Reports to:
Scientific Director, Cima





Nature of the role:
A strategic and operational scientific position with cross-functional authority based on expertise, service, and influence rather than formal line management of research groups.

Primary strategic horizon:
Implementation of the
Severo Ochoa Strategic Plan 2026–2029
and consolidation of Cima as a leading translational biomedical research centre.

Expected outcomes
- Enhance the quality of the Centre's scientific portfolio.
- Strengthen competitive research funding.
- Foster high-impact scientific collaborations.
- Ensure systematic monitoring of strategic objectives and key performance indicators.

Key Responsibilities
- Drive the development of competitive scientific research projects.
- Strengthen European positioning and competitive intelligence.
- Lead scientific evaluation, KPI monitoring, and reporting.
- Manage the Centre's scientific project portfolio.
- Promote scientific co

📌 Scientific Management Director (Pamplona)
🏢 CIMA; Universidad de Navarra
📍 Pamplona