Data Strategist And Deputy Chief Information Officer, CIO (f/m/d)

Job title: Data Strategist and Deputy Chief Information Officer, CIO (f/m/d)

Job Location: The Central Executive Management Office of BBMRI‐ERIC in Graz, Austria and/or remote work

Job Purpose: With your foresight as Data Strategist and Deputy CIO you lead the development of the data strategy for BBMRI-ERIC and oversee and drive the daily IT operations of one of the largest European Research Infrastructures in Life Science

Contract: As work-life balance is a high priority at BBMRI-ERIC less than a full-time contract (40 hours/week) can be agreed (e.g. ~80%).

Who we are:

BBMRI-ERIC is a European research infrastructure for biobanking and biomolecular resources. As one of the largest European Research Infrastructures in Life Science with 24 Member States plus IARC/WHO, we bring together all the main players from the biobanking and biomolecular resources field – researchers, biobankers, industry, and patients – to boost biomedical and life science research. To that end, we offer quality management services, support with ethical, legal and societal issues, a number of online tools and software solutions and Biobanking Development. Ultimately, our goal is to enable personalized medicine to the fullest.

BBMRI‐ERIC is an inclusive, equal‐opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation. Further information on the aims, mission, governance, and statutes of BBMRI‐ERIC can be found at www.bbmri‐eric.eu.

What makes the job special (key responsibilities and accountabilities)?

• Lead the development of data strategy for BBMRI-ERIC in collaboration with BBMRI-ERIC leadership team; engage with National and Organizational Nodes of BBMRI-ERIC to prepare datafication plans for biobanks, including identification of tools, solutions and best practices to implement the strategies.

• Engage with stakeholders of BBMRI-ERIC to collect and analyze their needs and contribute to defining IT strategy to support implementation of these needs.

• Coordinate data strategies with other ESFRI infrastructures in the life sciences cluster and beyond.

• Identify funding opportunities and develop and implement international projects that support implementation of the IT and data strategy of BBMRI-ERIC.

• Act as a deputy CIO of BBMRI-ERIC.

• Contribute to major ongoing and upcoming projects including EOSC-Life, EJP RD, HealtyCloud, and EHDS2 Pilot.

• Represent BBMRI-ERIC IT communities in international organizations and initiatives (ISO, RDA, GA4GH, EHDS, EOSC, ESFRI), on high-level European and international policy meetings and contribute to the development of funding opportunities for BBMRI-ERIC communities.

In this role your required qualifications and skills are:

• PhD or similar experience in biomedical/lifesciences or medical informatics or computer science.

• Experience in handling sensitive, clinical data at both technical and policy levels would be an advantage.

• Strong scientific publishing record.

• Evidence of leadership in successful international projects (at least on the level of work package lead).

• Good understanding of the EU-landscape of EU Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) and other on-going actions (EOSC, RDA, European Digital Spaces, etc.).

• Excellent communication in English (oral and written).

• Experience from both the public and the private sector would be a plus.

• Independent and self driven working style with experience in leadership position.

• Experience with EC projects, preferably in the role of coordinator or WP lead.

• Open attitude, flexible and diplomatic skills.

Employment Terms and Conditions

As we aim to provide a diverse work environment, the work can be performed at the headquarters in Graz with home office options or remotely.

The employment follows the Austrian employment law.

What we offer

€ 91,000.00 as minimum annual gross salary, based on 40 hours/week, (European/international standards for similar roles and responsibilities and requirements considered); final salary dependent on terms of qualifications and experience.

Beside the monetary aspect, balance your free time and your working life independently according to your own ideas: With our flexible working hours, you decide when you work outside our core working hours.

We secure your future: with our fringe benefits like complementary health insurance (in addition to public insurance, e.g. ÖGK), and a private pension scheme (your pension can move with you around Europe, which is a huge advantage for our internationally minded team) we take care of your well-being.

Our comfortable office in the heart of Graz’s biomedical community offers an English-speaking work environment with international projects and plenty of networking opportunities.

When you're not working from home, you'll find yourself on the 6th floor in a modern building on the Medical University campus, a bustling area of Graz with excellent public transportation (1 tram and several buses). A number of restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores serve the hungry medical professionals, researchers and staff in the area.

To learn more about working at BBMRI-ERIC, visit www.bbmri-eric.eu/careers/.

Equal opportunities

BBMRI-ERIC is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified candidates, regardless of their personal characteristics.

Application Procedure

For applications to be considered, candidates must submit for their application via our online portal BambooHR:

• A Curriculum Vitae [CV]

• A letter of motivation or a video-link in which you introduce yourself and your motivation

• Supporting documents (for example, certified copies of High School and University degrees, references, etc.)

In case of any questions, please contact: Ulrike Rohrer, HR Specialist (ulrike.rohrer@bbmri-eric.eu)