Executive Vice President, Co-Director of Allen Institutes Neural Dynamics Accelerator

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Executive Vice President, Co-Director of Allen Institute’s Neural Dynamics Accelerator

The Allen Institute accelerates science for a healthier world through large-scale research designed to answer some of the most complex questions in biology. Our multi-disciplinary teams generate foundational knowledge, tools, and data to understand how our brain, cells, and immune system work. We share our work openly so others can build on it, move faster, and ask bigger questions. We drive discovery forward and create new possibilities for improving human health.

The goal of the Neural Dynamics accelerator is to understand how the brain generates flexible behavior. We aim to uncover the algorithms—implemented by dynamics in brain-wide neural circuits—that allow animals to build internal models, process information, and choose actions.

Neural Dynamics is searching for a visionary scientific leader with a background in collaborative neuroscience, and strong competency in scientific administration and operations to serve as Executive Vice President and Co-Director. Reporting to the Allen Institute President and Chief Executive Officer, this role will co-lead the scientific vision, act as a strategist and planner, manage diverse stakeholder input to execute a long-range strategic plan and will be the single point of accountability for the people, administration, and operations.

As the successful candidate, you should bring proven leadership capabilities, capacity to keep Neural Dynamics at the cutting edge of the next era of science and innovation, skill in leading multidisciplinary research programs, and sound judgment of scientific ideas. You should be driven by a passionate curiosity about the world, desire to find new ways into hard, unsolved problems, ability to interact with a wide range of people to elicit their best ideas and foster a culture of psychological safety and belonging.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, team-oriented, highly regarded scientifically, and focused on contributing to the long-term success of the Institute’s major research endeavors.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• You are a thoughtful and respected scientific leader with a compelling vision for neuroscience research
• You bring deep expertise and scientific credibility in neurobiology and disorders of the brain
• You are passionate about mentorship, collaboration, and the development of innovative scientific teams
• You are energized by the opportunity to drive open science in service of broad scientific impact
• You can constructively manage conflicts, facilitate dialogue, and negotiate win-win solutions to resolve healthy disagreements and promote harmony within teams
• You have a high level of emotional intelligence enabling effective communication, fostering trust, and inspiring employees - ultimately resulting in a positive organizational culture
• You are an exemplar of ethical leadership demonstrating an unwavering commitment to honesty, integrity and values-based decision making
• You have the capacity to inspire, motivate, and guide team members toward achieving common goals, fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment
• You are results-driven with a demonstrated ability to lead people toward formulating and meeting organizational vision, mission and goals
• You are nimble and responsive to new opportunities and landscape changes

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