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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN BIOTECH INDUSTRY MARCH 2009 |
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Head of Section - Production |
| Position Code: | 20 | | Career Level: | 5 |
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Responsible for
Managing Production projects and staff in accordance with approved policies and procedures in order to achieve optimal performance and established objectives. |
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Reports To
Chief Executive Director, Research Director. |
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Supervises
Scientific and Technical Staff. |
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Main Activities
Ensuring objectives are achieved by directing staff responsible for co-ordinating projects.
Managing projects ensuring they are relevant to the organisations commercial interests and consistent with organisational objectives.
Ensuring all activities comply with relevant acts, authorities, legal demands and ethical standards.
Developing effective document management systems to ensure accurate storage of information and retrieval when required.
Managing costs within defined departmental and/or project cost centres.
Developing and maintaining relationships with companies and institutions such as outsource contractors, partners, member institutes, scientific collaborator and potential licensees.
Acting as a mentor and providing expert technical advice, facilitating the training and career development of staff.
Developing and implementing policies and procedures relating to workplace safety.
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Key Skills
Must have an established scientific record, credibility and reputation in a relevant scientific field/s.
Ability to work in and foster a team environment.
Extensive experience in project management.
Advanced communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
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Internal Contacts
Heads of Other Departments, Senior Scientists, Scientists, Sales & Marketing Staff, Project Directors, Discovery & Development Staff. |
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External Contacts
Outsource Contract Service Providers, Partners and Industry Related Networks, Member Institutes, Professional Affiliations. |
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Typical Experience
Will have at least 10 years relevant industry experience, coupled with a Ph.D. |
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