The Director of Research plays a strategic and operational role of scientific leadership in the BSB organizational structure, defining a vision for research and assuming its operational direction.

As a member of the Academic Committee and the Directors’ Committee, he/she is responsible for determining the strategic orientation of the research portfolio, in line with the school’s strategic plan and objectives. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Faculty and Research, he/she is responsible for the research budget.

Your main tasks will be:

1. The development and implementation of a coherent, ambitious, and sustainable research strategy for BSB:

• In the framework of the implementation and follow-up of this strategy, you will be supported by the Scientific Council and the Research Council.
• You will be responsible for the animation of the Center of Research for Enterprises – CEREN, notably through the definition of the research axes, the animation of the team of axes’ coordinators and the organization of research seminars and events.

2. Responsibility for career development and follow-up of the researchers’ scientific activities:

• You will promote research excellence and ensure a culture and environment that enables the development and conduct of high-quality research.
• You will set individual research objectives, define action plans in collaboration with the heads of department and participate in the recruitment process of faculty.
• You will support and promote knowledge transfer and dissemination of the researchers’ work to the different actors of the ecosystem, including students, professionals, media and colleagues.

3. Monitoring and evaluation of research, with the help of an administrative team:

• You will ensure the efficient management of researchers’ activities and requests (conferences, colloquia, database, etc.), including budgetary matters.
• You will prepare detailed and regular reports.

4. Identification and promotion of resources to support funded projects and to foster the emergence of innovative projects.

5. Compliance with the scientific requirements of the accreditation bodies, particularly in terms of ethics.

6. Building quality relationships with all stakeholders in the school and the academic community:

• You will act as an ambassador for the school by promoting it and building its reputation.
• You will explore opportunities for research collaboration with other national and international institutions.

7. Active participation in the development of doctoral programs within the school (doctoral school, PhD, DBA).

8. Teaching.

Other information:

• The position is based in Dijon (some travel is required to the Lyon and Paris campuses)
• Remuneration according to profile and experience, administrative executive status.
• The position is accessible to people with disabilities.