Stillingstittel: General Manager - Biosentrum (ref.nr. 3147876827)

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
IRIS is a research and innovation company established in 2006 with origin in Rogalandsforskning. The company is owned by the University of Stavanger and Rogalandsforskning. The R&D activities at IRIS cover both commissioned research and basic research. Main research areas are energy, environment and social science.The goal is to fill the society's need for knowledge and idea generation and the industry's need for innovative solutions. IRIS commercialises its work through its own subsidiary IRIS-Forskningsinvest AS which has owner interests in approx. 20 companies.General Manager - Biosentrum

Biosentrum AS was established in 1988 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Research Institute of Stavanger (IRIS). The main business is contracted biotechnology research and pilot production for Norwegian and international clients. Biosentrum is a unique set-up within biotechnology in Norway, with its integrated pilot facility including up to 1500 litres fermenters and associated microbiology and biotechnical laboratories. The company has extensive experience in process development and production of a range of products based on traditional raw materials and natural gas. Biosentrum’s ambition is to take a leading role in the national bioeconomy development through widening its activities both within traditional and gas-based fermentation. We are now looking for an experienced candidate within biotechnology for the position as General Manager for Biosentrum AS. The candidate must have a University degree within biochemical engineering/biotechnology/microbiology, with research and fermentation experience, preferably in a business context. Familiarity with public funding schemes is important, since the company’s activities frequently operate along the borderline of R&D and commercial business. Office location is currently at Ullandhaug in Stavanger, Norway. There are current plans to establish a national fermentation pilot test centre at Risavika outside Stavanger. If this comes to fruition, Biosentrum will relocate its facilities and activity there.

Job description

• General management of Biosentrum’s activities within R&D and production
• Strategy development, including competence profiling to match the company’s existing and new portfolio of clients and activities
• Business Development
• Extending domestic and international partner and business co-operation
• Responsible for process and technology development
• Work closely with the IRIS research teams

Education level

• Academy college / University

Personal qualities

• Personal initiative
• Strong ability to make the best use of hers/his relevant network concerning science, technology and business

Language

• English
• Norwegian

Location:Prof. Olav Hanssensvei 15, 4068 StavangerContact info:Susanne Gitlesen, Senior Vice President, IRIS Environment, (+47) 905 74 266, sgi (at) iris.noTorkell Gjerstad, President and General Manager - IRIS Forskningsinvest, (+47) 908 53 155Key info:Advertiser: IRISRef. nr.: 3147876827Full time, Permanent positionNumber of positions: 1For online application form: [Click here]

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: International Research Institute of Stav

Arbeidsgiver adresse: 4021 STAVANGER

Job kort beskrivelse: Managing directors and chief executives

Land: Norge

Region: Rogaland

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

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Lønn valuta: NOK

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