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Vice President for Marine Operations
About the Company:
  • Non-profit organization funding ocean research & education
  • IndustryResearchTypeNon Profit
  • Founded1930Employees1001-5000 Funding$11-$25 million
  • CategoriesEducationMarine Biology
  • MassachusettsNonprofitsOcean Research
  • OceanographyPacific Ocean
  • ScienceSharksWHOIWoods HoleWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution
  • Product Research
  • Earth Sciences
  • Specialtiesocean sciencemarine engineeringscientific researchscience educationgraduate educationscience communicationmarine operationsand marine operations
About the Role: The Company is seeking a Vice President for Marine Operations to lead the strategic oversight and management of its extensive marine assets and operational infrastructure. This senior leadership role is pivotal in ensuring the safe, efficient, and innovative use of the institution's fleet of research vessels, submersibles, and marine laboratories. The successful candidate will be responsible for a multidisciplinary team, long-term planning, and budgetary oversight, and will serve as a critical liaison with federal agencies, funding bodies, and scientific collaborators. The VP will also be instrumental in fostering a culture of innovation, leading change, and driving impact in the field of ocean science and technology. Candidates for the Vice President for Marine Operations position at the company should have a proven track record of executive leadership, with a strong background in sea-going research and operations. The role requires a deep knowledge of and passion for ocean science and technology, as well as the ability to manage large, complex budgets and teams. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader, capable of providing a vision for the future of ocean research and emerging technologies, and will have experience working in a safety-sensitive environment with robust regulatory requirements. Collaboration, influencing, and the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally are essential. While a background in science is preferred, it is not required, and the candidate should be eligible to receive security clearance and be a US Citizen. Hiring Manager Title President and Director FunctionsOperationsNon-Profit Management

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