Director, Research Tire Industry Project
Vor 6 Tagen
The Tire Industry Project: Established in 2005, the Tire Industry Project (TIP) is a global CEO-led initiative undertaken by leading tire manufacturing companies to research potential human health and environmental impacts of tires throughout their lifecycle. It operates under the umbrella of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), as a sector project. The project currently includes ten members (Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Hankook, Kumho, Michelin, Pirelli, Sumitomo, Toyo and Yokohama), representing more than 60% of the world's tire manufacturing capacity, and is co-chaired by Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin.
WBCSD: The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is made up of over 200 leading businesses working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. WBCSD help make member companies more successful and sustainable by focusing on the maximum positive impact for shareholders, the environment and societies. Since 1995, WBCSD has been uniquely positioned to work with member companies along and across value chains to deliver impactful business solutions to the most challenging sustainability issues. Together, WBCSD and its members are the leading voice of business for sustainability: with a vision of a world where more than nine billion people are all living well and within the boundaries of our planet, by 2050.
**Job overview**
TIP is seeking a Research Director to 1) oversee the scientific research program of TIP and 2) facilitate the engagement of the scientific community on potential human health and environmental issues associated with the tire life cycle (such as Tire and Road Wear Particles, Materials and Chemicals and Nanomaterials).
The Research Director will be part of the TIP secretariat (5-6 people) and work closely with the TIP working groups (WG), project managers, communication, external partners and academia to maximize the scientific relevance and independence, accessibility and impact of research and body of knowledge on these topics.
**Responsibilities and duties**
The Research Director:
- Builds and animates an academic network, including the identification of key topics, partners and reference experts to gather or validate the state of knowledge on key topics and ensure relevant and fact-based communication to stakeholders.
- Ensures neutrality and scientific robustness and integrity of the TIP research approach on key topics (based on his/her experience and by leveraging experts like the TIP Assurance Group and Advisory Panels).
- Holds accountability of progress of TIP scientific research program: Manages 1-2 Project Manager(s), and coordinates directly the Materials and Chemicals working group (at least initially). Ensures objectives are achieved, timelines and budget are managed, that issues and risks are flagged, and deliverables optimized.
- With an overview informed by contributions from TIP communications and other TIP engagement work, the Research Director assists and challenges the WGs and Project Managers in development of study design, objective setting, identification of partners, project milestones and study conclusions.
- Facilitates WG reporting for management reviews at various levels (tactical and strategic), and Assurance Group reviews
- Works hand-in-hand with the WGs, the communication team and consultants to synthetize knowledge (TIP and external), make sure that it remains up-to-date and available to the scientific community and general audience, helps identify key scientific actors and influencers, and validate and communicate key results and conclusions.
- Represents TIP on scientific topics in external interactions, conferences, inquiries and consultations. Ensures relevant and fact-based communication to stakeholders.
- Has management responsibility for at least 1 Project Manager
**Qualifications**
- A PhD or MD in chemistry, toxicology, chemical engineering, engineering or environmental sciences
- Minimum 10 years experience in management of research projects or scientific communication, in private sector or academia
- Project management: track record and demonstrated experience in project management and effective facilitation of different perspectives and interests towards a common objective, and resource management.
- Strong communication and engagement/leadership skills, with ability to synthetize complex topics, articulate challenges, build trust and engage stakeholders
- Self-starter with a can-do attitude who is comfortable navigating in unchartered territories and establish structure and processes
- Global mindset coupled with hands-on experience working across geographies to build and nurture relationships with diverse groups and individuals
The position is full-time and based in Geneva, London, Amsterdam or New York, and will require international travel.
WBCSD is a purpose driven, forward-thinking and action-oriented organization, characterized by diversity of gender, nationalit
-
Intern Industry Analysis
vor 7 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz International Air Transport Association (IATA) VollzeitEmployment Type: Internship Contract Duration: 6+5 months At IATA, we speak for the airlines of the world, serving and supporting over 300 of them across all continents. We are passionate and knowledgeable about the aviation industry, and we strive to make it safer, smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in our...
-
Research Manager, Channel Performance
vor 7 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz Ipsos Zrt. Vollzeit**The RM will work closely with Associate Directors and Directors and will have the following** **main responsibilities: - Independently, or under guidance of a director, design and deliver projects fitting client’s needs and business questions, mainly in areas of Mystery Shopping, Shopper Insights and Retail Execution Measurement - Ensure high quality of...
-
Head of Industry Analysis
vor 7 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz International Air Transport Association (IATA) VollzeitEmployment Type: Permanent Contract Duration: About the team you are joining IATA Sustainability and Economics’ core objectives are to contribute to airlines’ financial sustainability and advance the industry towards the goal of net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. In this capacity, we provide our airline members with sustainability and economic analyses,...
-
Research Manager, Channel Performance
vor 7 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz Ipsos Vollzeit**The RM will work closely with Associate Directors and Directors and will have the following** **main responsibilities: - Independently, or under guidance of a director, design and deliver projects fitting client’s needs and business questions, mainly in areas of Mystery Shopping, Shopper Insights and Retail Execution Measurement - Ensure high quality of...
-
Project/research Assistant
Vor 6 Tagen
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations VollzeitResult of Service The ultimate outcome of this project is ‘to improve rural livelihoods in Indonesia with a focus on women’. This ultimate outcome will be facilitated through intermediate outcomes which are: (i) increased longer term (>5yr) investment in climate smart agricultural and forestry practices in Indonesia, (ii) reduced or avoided GHG emissions...
-
Client Service Director, Innovation
vor 7 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz Ipsos VollzeitIn Switzerland Ipsos is the largest market research company; we are a team of 117, from more than 20 countries and based in Geneva, Basel and Root. To reinforce our Geneva office and our Innovation expertise, we are searching for a**:Client Service Director** **The Client Service Director will have the following main responsibilities**: - Have full...
-
Assistant Manager Industry Analysis
vor 7 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz International Air Transport Association (IATA) VollzeitEmployment Type: Permanent Contract Duration: About the team you are joining IATA Sustainability and Economics’ core objectives are to contribute to airlines’ financial sustainability and advance the industry towards the goal of net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. In this capacity, we provide our airline members with sustainability and economic analyses,...
-
Design Advisory Director
vor 7 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz JLL VollzeitJLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally. As a Tetris Design Advisory Director, you will be responsible for providing strategic design advisory services to clients in the commercial real estate industry. You will work closely with clients to understand their business objectives, design requirements, and market trends to develop innovative...
-
Director of Events
vor 7 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz Morgan Philips Group VollzeitWe are recruiting for our client, a leader in the Events & Hospitality Industry based in Geneva, a Director of Events (F/M). The Director of Events will be in charge of Global Key Events from designing, to developing and to delivering. The audience is mainly high-ends clients and events are not only in CH but also internationally. The Director of Events...
-
Rrp Innovation Research Manager
vor 7 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz JTI - Japan Tobacco International VollzeitWe are JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we are present in 130 countries. We have spent years innovating, creating new and better products for **the consumers to choose from**. This is our business. But not only. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they are** free to be themselves**, and they are given the...
-
Client Service Director, Msu, Geneva
vor 7 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz Ipsos Vollzeit**The Client Service Director will have the following main responsibilities**: - Have full responsibility for a portfolio of various categories (FMCG and non-FMCG), including: - Grow the business: turnover and profitability responsibility. - Implement action plan to meet client needs and sustain growth. - Develop a strong and solid client relationship, to...
-
Client Service Director, Msu, Geneva
vor 7 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz Ipsos Zrt. Vollzeit**The Client Service Director will have the following main responsibilities**: - Have full responsibility for a portfolio of various categories (FMCG and non-FMCG), including: - Grow the business: turnover and profitability responsibility. - Implement action plan to meet client needs and sustain growth. - Develop a strong and solid client relationship, to...
-
Production Director
vor 2 Wochen
Geneve, Schweiz Interiman Vollzeit**INTRODUCTION**:For one of our clients, a major player in the field of communication in **Geneva**, we are recruiting: Their futur **"Production Director"** **ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION**:The role requires building strong working relationships with cross-functional executives to secure client satisfaction and production team management by project. - Manage...
-
Lead, Operating Systems for Responsible Industry
vor 7 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz World Economic Forum LLC VollzeitAbout the World Economic Forum The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. About the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply...
-
Commodities Quant Researcher
vor 9 Stunden
Geneve, Schweiz ParagonAlpha VollzeitParagonAlpha Geneva, SwitzerlandPosted 1 day ago Permanent 100,000 **Requirements**: - Advanced STEM education from a top tier academic institution - 2-5 years experience in alpha research and quant research - Strong programming skills, excellent Python skills - Passion for the hedge fund industry
-
Associate Director Bioa Scientific Engagement
vor 7 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz Labcorp VollzeitWe are seeking an Associate Director BioA Scientific Engagement to be responsible for developing relationships with clients and broader drug development community to engage early and understand their portfolio needs and evolving expectations. Will research market intelligence to help team advise on scientific strategy, equipment and regulatory areas. Partner...
-
HR and Organization Director
Vor 2 Tagen
Geneve, Schweiz Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative VollzeitThe Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) is an international, not-for-profit research and development (R&D) organization that develops and delivers new treatments for neglected diseases affecting millions of the world’s poorest people. Together with more than 200 public research and industry allies worldwide, we use the power of partnership,...
-
Manager, Energy and Industry Transition Intelligence
vor 7 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz World Economic Forum LLC VollzeitThe World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation, engaging the foremost leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The Forum’s Centre for Energy and Materials (CENMAT) aims to accelerate a sustainable, secure and equitable energy transition that delivers on future societal needs. The Centre...
-
Creative Art Director
vor 7 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz RETAIL Experts VollzeitFor our client, a prestigious high jewellery brand based in Geneva, we are currently seeking to recruit an artistic and passionate Creative Art Director (communication design) to join their team. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for craftsmanship, they are aiming to positioning themselves as a leading Swiss high jewellery brand, known for its...
-
Architecture & Technology Director
vor 7 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz Orange VollzeitTrusted technology advisor and global lead architect of the Account Team assigned to the customer. - Leadership and resource management of the architecture and design teams assigned on a major customer or program (Architecture & Technology Office). - Owner of the governance process on technology and service architecture. - Orange representative in the joint...
