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.

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Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Scientific Officer, you will be an integral part of a small, 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, and work closely – and coordinate activities – with the other Scientific Officers in the team.

 

Your key responsibilities will be focused on supporting and substantiating the LEO Foundation’s global position as a key provider of philanthropic support to skin and skin disease research. This includes providing scientific and analytical input to guide philanthropic decision- making.

 

Specifically, you will be involved in the development of new grant instruments and initiatives designed to help fulfill the Foundation’s ambitions.

 

The main tasks are:

• Development of grant instruments and initiatives in alignment with our grant strategy, e.g., participation in the development of grants within systems medicine in dermatology
• Analysis of possible new areas for grants
• Follow-up on scientific development in large clinical and epidemiological projects
• Management and follow-up on specific grant instruments
• Support the management of existing grant initiatives
• Scouting and recommending experts for reviews (both standing committees and ad hoc committees)
• Organizing and leading orientation and status meetings with standing committees
• Support and co-development of our impact assessment work
• Participation in the development of the Foundations 2025+ grant strategy

 

In addition, you are expected to attend relevant conferences, meetings, and networking opportunities in Denmark and internationally.

 

 

Your background and qualifications

Education

• MSc or higher, preferably in medicine

Professional qualifications

• Familiar with working within research and with personal research experience, including knowledge of Danish university and/or university hospital research culture and processes
• Experience in translational/clinical research is an advantage, as is experience in designing patient-based studies and good networks within clinical or translational research
• Experience in writing and/or administering research applications and grants
• Experience in arranging large, scientific meetings/symposiums with international participation
• Experience with managing complex stakeholder relations
• Strong analytical skills
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken

 

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.

 

1^st round of interviews will take place on 10 June 2024. And 2^nd round of interviews will take place on 21 June 2024. Testing of 2-3 final candidates will take place between the two interview rounds.