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Lifesciences Director

About the role

Our client is Opportunity North East Ltd. (ONE) a new private sector led body, focused on ensuring a sustainable economic future for North-east Scotland. ONE aims to broaden and strengthen the region’s economy by investing in and accelerating the delivery of projects of scale and impact through four key sector boards covering; Oil and Gas; Food, Drink and Agriculture; Life Sciences; and Tourism.

ONE will provide co-funding and resources to help grow and promote these key business sectors and bring high-impact projects to fruition in partnership with the public and private sectors. ONE will focus on investment and action to stimulate economic growth, safeguard jobs and create new employment opportunities over the medium to long term.

ONE is seeking to appoint a Director of Lifesciences who will be responsible for agreeing the sector priorities and action plan with the leadership board and defining the projects required to deliver the strategic objectives. They will be responsible for delivering project activities in partnership with the private and public sectors. The role will require strong management and leadership capabilities, a proven understanding and experience of working within the Lifesciences market, an understanding of economic development and experience of project management involving multiple partners.