General Manager, Q-Gen

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Outstanding leadership opportunity in Cell Therapeutics Contribute to commercial sustainability and organisational growth Lead a diverse team across scientific, technical and operational domains The Position The QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute seeks a collegiate and inspiring executive to take a leading role in supporting the Institute in the achievement of its vision, mission, goals and objectives through the provision of strategic and operational leadership of the Q-Gen Cell Therapeutics facility. This facility has been at the forefront of the cell therapy manufacturing field for 25 years. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and leading a team of nearly 30 staff, QIMB Berghofer is appointing an experienced General Manager, Q-Gen who will ensure this facility achieves optimal operating efficiency through the leadership of a diverse, cross-functional team in activities including Quality Control & Assurance and Manufacturing, The identification and follow through on business development opportunities in collaboration with members of the management team to align resources and review strategic objectives will be critical function of the role. Engaging widely with both internal and external stakeholders, this role drives a culture of excellence in customer service, seeking solutions to complex technical challenges. The GM, Q-Gen will bring proven experience of leadership in a scientific/technical/clinical context. With teams engaged in diverse activities, the successful candidate will be adept at leading with a shared vision and mission. Quality will be a guiding principle for this role, understanding the essentials of good manufacturing practice and the associated regulatory compliance including TGA, FDA and NATA. Degree, and ideally postgraduate qualifications, in science, biological science or medical science will underpin your relevant career experience. This is a role for a leader with the ambition to influence and direct the activities of a key business unit with significant potential. At QIMR Berghofer, the GM, Q-Gen will play a pivotal role in supporting ground-breaking discoveries that save lives globally. They will work in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, integrity, and sustainability while contributing to world-class medical research outcomes. About QIMR Berghofer QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading, translational medical research institute based in Brisbane, Australia. With a proud legacy dating back to 1945, the Institute is dedicated to improving human health through impactful research that tackles the most pressing medical challenges of our time. Home to 1,000 scientists, clinicians, students, and support staff, QIMR Berghofer delivers innovation at scale, with 67 laboratories, over 300 commercial partnerships, and more than 380 active patents. Its work spans the full research spectrum — from fundamental discovery to clinical translation and commercialisation — driving better health, innovation, and economic growth for Queensland, Australia, and beyond. Research at the Institute is organised into four flagship programs: Cancer Research Infection and Inflammation Population Health Brain and Mental Health For further information about QIMR Berghofer, please visit Applications close: 30 May 2025. To apply: Please click the ' Apply Now' button, using reference QIMgmq0425. Address your cover letter and resume to Andrew Norton of Future Leadership, or call for further information.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesResearch Services

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