The LEO Foundation is one of the largest private funders globally of independent skin research and provides philanthropic grants to support skin research of the highest quality that transforms our understanding of the skin, skin diseases and skin health. We also support activities that catalyze a strong and thriving ecosystem in and around skin and skin disease research, and we provide grants for education and awareness activities that strengthen the talent base for the next generation of researchers.

In our office in Nordhavn in Copenhagen, we are a relatively small organization with 15 employees. We are driven by a shared ambition to make a difference for people living with skin diseases and are motivated by knowing that everything we do – our philanthropic activities, ownership of LEO Pharma, and our investment activities – is aimed at paving the way for curing skin diseases.

We offer an opportunity to

• be part of a purpose driven foundation committed to making a difference to people and society
• work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who take pride in delivering high quality work
• be part of a growing team of around 15 people characterized by an informal tone and respect for each other
• be part of a thriving and busy workplace where you will gain in-depth knowledge of how a modern enterprise foundation operates
• work in a setting where responsibility for tasks is given to those who have the ability and the drive to manage them professionally

Learn more about our workplace:

https://leo-foundation.org/en/about-us/organisation/the-foundation-as-a-workplace/

Your key responsibilities

As a Scientific Management Assistant, you will be a key player in assuring high-quality administrative support to your colleagues at the LEO Foundation. You will be an integral part of an active grant team of 5, and expected to work both independently and collaboratively, contributing to the team’s collective efforts. You will report to the Chief Scientific Officer, Anne-Marie Engel.

Your key responsibilities will be focused on ensuring maintenance and development of efficient and seamless administrative processes related to the operations of the grant team. Tasks related to management and board service will be carried out in close collaboration with your colleagues.

We expect that your tasks and responsibilities will develop as the Foundation develops and expands its philanthropic activities.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Performing pre-assessment administrative checks on submitted applications to assess their eligibility before expert review
• Ensuring smooth financial flow/operations of financial reporting for ongoing grants
• Participating in ad-hoc mini-teams on various project tasks, for instance preparation of manuals for recipients and administrators of LEO Foundation grants and updates or revisions of internal processes and procedures
• Drafting presentations for Grant Committee and the Board of Trustees meetings
• Leading the compilation of input for the management report
• Maintaining an overview and updating standard presentations that the grant team can use in meetings with stakeholders and in other settings
• Managing the common calendar for the Grant Committee
• Overseeing and coordinating relevant annual planning wheels
• Providing backup and assistance with other secretarial tasks We are a small team that works closely together and supports each other wherever needed

In addition, you may be asked to attend relevant conferences, meetings, and networking opportunities in Denmark and internationally.

Your background and qualifications

Professional qualifications

• Proven experience in working with complex administrative systems
• Experience in supporting management and board operations
• Excellent IT-skills
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Personal qualifications

• Known for maintaining an effective overview of tasks and priorities
• Flexible to tasks and their allocation
• Attentive to detail and committed to quality in daily work
• A team player with the ability to also work and develop solutions independently
• An effective communicator, both internally and with our many external stakeholders
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build good relationships
• Service-minded, including when collaborating with external partners
• Focused on representing and upholding our values of integrity, dedication, and ambition

About the LEO Foundation:

The LEO Foundation is one of Denmark’s largest enterprise foundations and an engaged majority owner of the pharmaceutical company LEO Pharma. Established in 1984, the Foundation’s main objective is to ensure the company’s long-term development and success.

Besides the ownership, the Foundation provides philanthropic grants with the aim to support the best international research that pioneers new discoveries and transforms our understanding of the skin and its diseases. Over the past decade, the LEO Foundation has supported independent skin research with more than DKK 1.2 billion.

Read more about the LEO Foundation: https://leo-foundation.org/en/

Process

Partner in Genitor Martin Isenbecker assists the Leo Foundation throughout the recruitment process. For further information and questions about the position please contact Martin Isenbecker by e-mail mi@genitor.dk or phone 2565 9231. The deadline for application is 2 June 2024. You apply through Genitors website: www.genitor.dk.