Head of Wildlife & Interactions Department (F/M/X)

As a member of the Direction Committee (CODIR), the Head of this Department contributes to the company’s strategy. Reporting to the Managing Director, your responsibilities will include:

Team management and Leadership (main mission)

You will be responsible for structuring, leading and developing departmental performance by ensuring:

• Day-to-day management of a multidisciplinary team of about 15 people (project managers, R&D engineers, researchers, postdocs, PhD students),
• Definition of priorities, organization and allocation of activities in line with the Institute’s strategic objectives,
• Monitoring of collective and individual performance (objectives, KPIs, quality of deliverables),
• Supporting team members in developing their skills and career paths,
• Creating a team dynamic that fosters engagement, collaboration and scientific excellence,
• Managing resources and adapting the organization to departmental challenges

Strategic leadership and Department development

In coordination with Management and other Departments, you will:

• Define and implement the Department’s development strategy (technical and organisational),
• Contribute to the Institute’s overall strategy as a member of the Direction Committee (CODIR),
• Support the team in responding to national, European and international calls for proposals by developing key partnerships,
• Ensure proper execution of departmental activities (quality of results, compliance with contractual and financial commitments)

Scientific and Technical Contribution (support role)

You will support the team by providing expertise when needed:

• Assist in the development of scientific projects in collaboration with Institute members,
• Provide scientific and technical expertise within the Department’s scope,
• Develop service offerings based on R&D project outcomes,
• Contribute to technology transfer activities by ensuring proper documentation of developed tools

Representation and external relations

You will act as the main interface between the Institute and Industry stakeholders, particularly companies, on the Department’s topics.