Chief Operating Officer

7 days ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford Full time $20
Job Description

Location: UK-Oxford/London or location in Africa to start. Also open to remote-based option. Potential relocation to African HQ in the future.

Hours: Full-time

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer - Africa Clinical Research Network

Our Mission

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) aims to pioneer advanced technology solutions to tackle global challenges. Led by renowned experts, EIT focuses on driving innovation in medical sciences, food security, clean energy, and government policy.

Job Summary:

We are launching a revolutionary clinical research network in Africa to promote health equity and innovation. By establishing top-tier research sites, we aim to generate locally relevant evidence to drive healthcare decisions and develop African scientific leaders.

Africa is currently underrepresented in global clinical research, conducting only 2% despite bearing 25% of the world's disease burden. Our network aims to change this by partnering with leading institutions to create a robust research ecosystem.

The role:

We are looking for a visionary Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead operations and implement our strategic vision. The COO will oversee finance, site operations, infrastructure development, and more to drive our research agenda.

Key tasks and responsibilities include:

  • Develop and implement operational strategies to support network growth
  • Lead operations team focusing on finance, HR, IT, legal, and facilities
  • Ensure financial health through budgeting and reporting
  • Manage site development and performance
  • Establish IT systems for clinical operations
  • Ensure compliance with legal and ethical requirements
  • Promote operational excellence and innovation
  • Contribute to overall strategy and decision-making

Candidate profile:

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial operations executive with a passion for health equity and sustainable organizations. They should have experience in scaling operations and a commitment to fostering African leadership.

Qualifications include 15+ years of operational leadership experience, financial management expertise, and a track record of developing high-performing teams. The ideal candidate must be strategic, adaptable, and dedicated to advancing research capacity in Africa.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a transformational organization and drive our ambitious research agenda.

The Ellison Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. Join us in our mission to create a better future through research and technology.



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