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Wellcome / DBT India Alliance - Chief Executive Officer1

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERNOVEMBER 2019


Wellcome / DBT India Alliance - Chief Executive Officer

About Wellcome / DBT India Alliance

The Role

Major Responsibilities

Relationships

Key Selection Criteria

Terms and Conditions

How to Apply

About Oxford HR

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The Wellcome / DBT India Alliance (India Alliance) with offices in Hyderabad and New Delhi (India), is an independent, dynamic public charity that funds research in health and biomedical sciences in India. It invests in transformative ideas and supportive research ecosystems to advance discovery and innovation to improve health and well-being.

India Alliance currently spends about £ 24 million or INR 200 crores annually. It provides fellowships in basic biomedical research and clinical and public health research to scientists at multiple career stages, collaborative ‘Team Science’ grants targeted at addressing health challenges for India, and clinical/public health research centre (CRC) institutional grants to advance clinical research and develop physician scientists. To

complement these competitive awards, India Alliance also has public engagement and training programmes to inform the public and improve the general environment for science.

India Alliance was established in 2008 as a co-funded partnership between The Wellcome Trust (UK) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. Following the completion of ten years, the partnership was renewed for another five years in 2019.

For further information, please visit the India Alliance website.

ABOUT WELLCOME / DBT INDIA ALLIANCE

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http://www.indiaalliance.org/


The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of India Alliance is responsible for the governance, policies, programme development and management of the organization. The CEO reports to the Board of Trustees and would operate within India Alliance’s policies, strategic plan, programme of work, and partnership agreements. He/she is accountable to the Board of Trustees and has the overall responsibility of the day-to-day operations of India Alliance.

The CEO provides leadership and makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees, assists the Board in decision-making, and implements and executes the Board’s policies and directives. The CEO will maintain a high professional profile and have the ability to access both national and international opportunities, and develop collaborative efforts with other organizations, both private and public. He/she is the external face of the India Alliance.

THE ROLE

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EXTERNAL LEADERSHIPThe CEO is the external face of India Alliance. S/he is expected to work with external agents to promote the organization and develop new partnerships that fulfill its vision and mission, including securing new partnerships, especially with other private/public foundations and the philanthropy sector, both in India and overseas.

1. Visionary Leadership. Communicate the vision of India Alliance to external agents, especially the private and philanthropy sectors for future funding.

2. Partnership Management. Work collaboratively with existing funders and build new partnerships to further the vision and mission of India Alliance.

3. Reputation Management. Ensure that the reputation and prestige of India Alliance is maintained within India as well as globally.

4. Research ecosystem leadership. Through various channels of advocacy, motivate research institutions to strengthen research culture; and positively influence the Indian funding ecosystem.

5. Diversity and inclusion. Demonstrate through actions a commitment to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of governance, external grant making and internal management.

INTERNAL LEADERSHIPThe CEO provides the vision, direction, inspiration and motivation required to fulfill the mission of India Alliance.

1. Mission Management. Work with the Board and staff to define the mission and strategy for India Alliance, communicate it effectively within the organization, develop strategies to achieve the goals, and aim for continuous improvement.

2. Board Management. Work with the Board to help ensure proper constitution and training for effective governance, which meets the standards and requirements of the funding organizations.

3. Values and Standards Management. Work with the Board and staff to ensure adoption of the organization’s values and ethical standards, and adherence to these, including by the institutions that receive India Alliance funding.

4. Identity Management. Work with the Board and staff to ensure preservation of the organization’s history, brand and identity, and work towards continuous improvement of its work culture and the external profile of the brand.

INTERNAL MANAGEMENTThe CEO makes decisions that result in effective and efficient functioning of the organization.

1. Programme Management. Work with the Board and staff to develop the Programme and Policies for effective grants management and grant-making, which are aligned with the organization’s vision and mission, and ensure that the necessary strategies and systems are properly implemented.

2. Financial Management. Work with the Board and Finance & Audit Committee to ensure effective financial administration, which is aligned to deliver the organization’s mission and ensure that risk is effectively managed to standards set by the funding organizations.

3. Staff Management. Ensure that staff are properly selected, trained and supported for career development. Also ensure an efficient, fair and transparent annual appraisal system, and periodic benchmarking against the market.

4. Impact Management. Work with the Board and staff to establish monitoring and evaluation processes to track the organization’s impact on the biomedical research ecosystem; and ensure continuous learning feeds back into organizational performance from this process.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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REPORTS TO: Board of Trustees

REPORTEES: Chief Operating Officer Grants Managers Communications and Public Engagement Lead

OTHER RELATIONSHIPS: Strategic Advisory Council Fellowships and Grants Committees Finance and Audit Committee Fellows, Grant Awardees and Host Institutions Government of India and Indian Science Academies Wellcome and its broader funding ecosystem Biomedical Research leaders Foundations and Funding Organizations

RELATIONSHIPS


REQUIREMENTS• A postgraduate qualification in biomedical sciences (PhD or MD) is required, a further

business qualification MBA or similar is desirable.• Extensive experience and an in-depth understanding of India’s biomedical, clinical and

public health research environment. • Should have previous exposures in achieving leadership positions with exemplary

programme management skills and networking.• Good acumen for partnership development. • S/he should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.• Effective ambassadorial and influencing skills.• Credibility with senior stakeholders in other organisations.• A strong command of the English language.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIESAs an organization with a mission to advance discovery and innovation to improve health, India Alliance invests in basic, clinical and public health research to strengthen India’s

biomedical research ecosystem. The CEO will provide visionary leadership for cutting edge biomedical research, outreach and public engagement activities.

• Guide strategic planning to identify, evaluate and engage with new opportunities for India Alliance.

• Cultivate existing and new strategic partnerships in India and beyond with a broader perspective and vision.

• Collaborate with other private and/or public organizations, leading to greater impact for India Alliance.

• Build and nurture positive relationships with scientists and research institutions across India and beyond.

• Promote basic, clinical and public health research to build a more impactful biomedical research ecosystem in India.

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing to further India Alliance’s mission.

POSITION: Full-time employee contract, to be located in Hyderabad or New Delhi

PACKAGE: Competitive package

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page and complete our online application form. Please provide a CV and cover letter in ONE single document, which should be prepared before applying as they will be requested in the application process.

The cover letter should be no more than two pages long and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

The document should be saved in MS Word in the following format: Your First Name-Your Last Name-Document Name-Date (yymm) e.g: Pat-Jones-CVandStatement-1912.

TIMELINEClosing date: 2nd December 2019Preliminary interviews: Week of 9th December 2019, or soonerFinal panel interviews: 22 January 2020 in Hyderabad or New Delhi

EQUALITY STATEMENT Equality and diversity are at the core of India Alliance values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

SELECTION PROCESS All candidates will be notified about the status of their applications. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake an additional assessment prior to the final interview.

QUERIES If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email [email protected] in the first instance.

HOW TO APPLY


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