Chief Scientific Research Officer

3 weeks ago


City of Greater Geelong, Australia Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute Full time

Transform Cancer Research into Patient Outcomes

The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute (ONJCRI) is seeking a visionary Chief Scientific Research Officer (CSRO) to lead its laboratories in delivering research that transforms lives. This executive role is key to ONJCRI’s mission of translating foundational and translational research into patient benefits, ensuring programs align with clinical priorities and global innovation.

This is a fractional appointment with a minimum commitment of 0.2FTE. The exact fraction will be negotiated based on salary expectations and candidate availability, ensuring alignment with the role’s requirements.

Why This Role Is Unique

ONJCRI offers unparalleled resources for impactful research:

- Cutting-edge technologies, including CRISPR, single-cell sequencing, and advanced imaging platforms.
- A biobank of tumour and patient-derived samples for translational applications.
- Collaborative teams working in tumour immunology, cell death, and cancer signalling.
- A multidisciplinary environment integrating clinician researchers and privileged patient access.

Your Role

- Oversee all laboratories, uniting efforts to deliver measurable clinical outcomes.
- Partner with the Chief Clinical Research Officer (CCRO) to ensure research reflects patient and clinical needs.
- Deliver ONJCRI’s bold Impact Strategy (2025–2029) through collaborative leadership.
- Build ONJCRI’s reputation as a global leader in translational oncology.

This is your moment to lead transformative cancer research.

Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) for this role, today

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