The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) of 700 people active in the fields of materials, environment, space resources and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Further information regarding LIST can be found at: www.list.lu/

LIST now seeks to appoint an experienced and inspirational leader to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO will lead the LIST Executive Committee and report to the LIST Board of Directors. They will be responsible for developing the organisation’s long-term vision and strategy and will represent LIST with national and international stakeholders across the research, political and industrial landscape.

The successful candidate will require at PhD in natural sciences or engineering sciences alongside a minimum of 15 years of executive leadership experience within an equivalent research-intensive environment. They will have a thorough understanding of the full TRL spectrum and be experienced in transforming research results into socio-economic impact. The appointed individual will also have a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams and bring change management experience. The CEO role requires working proficiency in English and French.

Application procedure and conditions

• LIST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and retaining diverse personnel. LIST value all applicants and will consider all competent candidates for employment without regard to national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age or disability.
• An assessment committee will review the applications and select candidates based on guidelines that aim to ensure equal opportunities.
• The main criteria for selection will be the correspondence of the existing skills, expertise and experience of the applicant with the requirements mentioned within the job description.

To Apply

An executive search exercise is being undertaken by Perrett Laver who will support the Luxembourg Institute of Science & Technology in identifying a field of qualified candidates and assist in their assessment against the requirements for the role. For informal enquiries about the role and to apply please contact Dr Redmond Scales redmond.scales@perrettlaver.com quoting reference 7603. All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their complete application by 22nd November 2024 for full consideration. However, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. 

An appointment will be made subject to references and criminal record checks.

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