Chief Operating Officer

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia The Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time

One of Australia’s leading medical research institutes, the Garvan brings together world leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Their mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease. From the individual patient with rare disease, to the many thousands affected by complex, widespread illness, we are pioneering discoveries across diseases that have the deepest impact on our community.

In 2023, the Garvan celebrates its 60th anniversary and reflects on a distinguished history of discovery and impact across disease areas as broad as cancer, immunodeficiency and inflammation, diabetes and obesity, osteoporosis and neurodegeneration, while also looking toward the future with its world-class research in areas such as data science, cellular and population genomics.

Taken together, the Institute’s research platforms provide the predictive and diagnostic tools to address the unmet clinical needs of a future dominated by precision medicine. The Garvan’s exceptional team is committed to the task of stopping disease before it starts.

The Opportunity

The COO works closely with and reports to the Executive Director, to the Chair of the Board of the Institute on Board matters, and to the Chair of the Finance Risk and Audit Committee on internal audit, finance and risk. They partner with the Executive Director and Garvan Leadership Team to provide expertise and strategic leadership of the Institute’s finances, business operations and governance. They will work closely with the Executive Director in setting general direction and strategy for the Institute and drive the alignment of operational activity to enable Garvan’s core purpose - to improve the lives of patients, their families and communities through impactful medical research. Ultimately, they share responsibility for the overall success of Garvan.

Direct reports to the COO include:
- Chief Financial Officer- General Counsel & Company Secretary- Head of IT Services- Head of Risk & Assurance Services- Building Operations Manager- Facilities Business Manager- Director of Animal Facilities- Manager, Office of the COO / Executive Assistant

Garvan supports flexible working. This role is based in Sydney, however this role is suitable for:
- Hours of work flexibility (such as flexible start and finish times); and- Location / remote working flexibility (ideally minimum 2 days on-site).

The Individual

Proven influencing, negotiation and exceptional people management skills will be critical to the success of this role as will deep financial management and business analytical skills, with the ability to deliver timely and high-quality outcomes. Prior experience in the research, academic, health or community sector would be viewed favourably and the alignment of the values and purpose of the Garvan is essential.

This is a significant opportunity for an exceptional operational leader to guide the Garvan - the largest and arguably most successful medical research centre in NSW - and to continue to create a future where everyone lives longer, healthier lives. Moreover, the COO will join an employer of choice, leading and participating in a scientifically and culturally diverse research community.

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is partnering with Odgers Berndtson Executive search on this important appointment process, with Jenny Sutton and Alistair Clark leading the search.

For confidential enquiries please contact:
Applications will close Monday 15 May 2023

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