kandidatu France

Director of Scientific Operations and Project Funding

INSERM - Siège · State civil service

En français : Directeur des opérations scientifiques et du financement de projets

This job in plain words

This job leads the first management level of ANRS Emerging Infectious Diseases in Paris. It runs two departments and about forty staff, and organises research support and its funding.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Category A (managerial) post.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree (bac+5) · Degrees from Sciences Po, business schools, engineering schools or a science PhD; high-level management training.
Experience
Experienced profile, with significant experience in research management or health research.
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Fixed-term contract of 12 months, renewable, for contract staff.

The profile they want:

  • Fluent English, essential.
  • Good knowledge of research funding: calls for projects, European programmes.
  • Strong management skills and leadership.
  • Ability to steer complex organisations and programmes.
  • Significant experience in research management or health research.

What you would do

  • Define and monitor the overall strategy of ANRS MIE.
  • Supervise calls for projects and research selection processes.
  • Coordinate the heads of the research steering and financial affairs departments.
  • Prepare financial decisions and budget talks with INSERM.
  • Define and run the data and AI strategy of the Agency.
  • Manage the two department heads and their teams.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's site, using the link given on the official offer. State your salary expectations.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible: 1 to 3 days per week, with manager's agreement.
  • Particular availability required, especially during a health crisis.
  • Full-time: 38h30 per week.
  • Post vacant from 08/10/2026.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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