Washington University in St. Louis
Executive Director, Cordell Institute - School of Law
Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Executive Director, Cordell Institute - School of Law
The mission of the Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine & Law is to devise solutions to the novel ethical and legal questions accompanying scientific and technological advancements in healthcare, particularly as they relate to privacy and health data in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). The inaugural Executive Director reports to the Dean of the Law School and works closely with the Institute faculty Co-Directors to develop and drive our vision and mission. This is an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader and strategic business developer who enjoys strategic communications and building external collaborations to grow organizational impact and reputation. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Leads the Institute in achieving strategic goals including identifying potential partnerships, industry groups, peer academic institutions, and other key constituencies across a broad array of industries and technologies. Works with the Co-Directors, the Institute Advisory Board, and key stakeholders. Creates a comprehensive strategic plan and timeline for the Institute, including initiatives such as satellite symposia, professional workshops, academic and lay publication opportunities, potential alternative funding sources, and marketing plans. Conducts annual review and proposes modifications to the strategic plan to reflect changes in revenue and new opportunities. Strategic Communications and Public Relations Coordinates, plans, and executes Institute communications with internal and external audiences, including the media and key stakeholders. Serves as responsible for creating and maintaining a public relations and media plan for the Institute. Identifies opportunities to brand the academic and public activities of the Co-Directors and staff, including talks and conferences. Serves as the representative of the Institute for inquiries from academic and other non-profit centers, foundations and institutions, corporations, government and regulatory agencies, law firms, and WashU faculty and staff. General Administration Oversees administration of staff, projects, and functions, ensuring responsiveness to policies and matrixed relationships across departmental and institutional lines within and outside WashU. Delegates responsibilities to the staff. Provides oversight of regulatory and other policies, including relevant lobbying laws, fiscal management, human resources, information systems, data-sharing, intellectual property issues, and appropriate funding source rules and guidelines. Budgeting and Fiscal Oversight Develops the Institute’s annual budget, including project/program budgets, communications and events budget, in collaboration with the Danforth campus and Law School finance leaders. Prepares quarterly business reports for the Dean, Co-Directors, and key stakeholders to ensure fiscal accountability and transparency. Education: Master's degree required. J.D. or Ph.D. preferred. Work Experience: 5 years of progressive responsible leadership in a large, complex organization required. 10 years of relevant experience preferred. Skills: Budget Management Business Development Community Outreach Cross-Team Collaboration Effective Written Communication Entrepreneurial Thinking Event Management Executive Visibility Health Law Inclusive Leadership Informed Decision Making Institutional Planning Leadership Marketing Strategies Oral Communications Privacy Policies Program Facilitation Project Management Public Relations (PR) Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Communication Management Strategic Planning Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups.
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The mission of the Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine & Law is to devise solutions to the novel ethical and legal questions accompanying scientific and technological advancements in healthcare, particularly as they relate to privacy and health data in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). The inaugural Executive Director reports to the Dean of the Law School and works closely with the Institute faculty Co-Directors to develop and drive our vision and mission. This is an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader and strategic business developer who enjoys strategic communications and building external collaborations to grow organizational impact and reputation. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Leads the Institute in achieving strategic goals including identifying potential partnerships, industry groups, peer academic institutions, and other key constituencies across a broad array of industries and technologies. Works with the Co-Directors, the Institute Advisory Board, and key stakeholders. Creates a comprehensive strategic plan and timeline for the Institute, including initiatives such as satellite symposia, professional workshops, academic and lay publication opportunities, potential alternative funding sources, and marketing plans. Conducts annual review and proposes modifications to the strategic plan to reflect changes in revenue and new opportunities. Strategic Communications and Public Relations Coordinates, plans, and executes Institute communications with internal and external audiences, including the media and key stakeholders. Serves as responsible for creating and maintaining a public relations and media plan for the Institute. Identifies opportunities to brand the academic and public activities of the Co-Directors and staff, including talks and conferences. Serves as the representative of the Institute for inquiries from academic and other non-profit centers, foundations and institutions, corporations, government and regulatory agencies, law firms, and WashU faculty and staff. General Administration Oversees administration of staff, projects, and functions, ensuring responsiveness to policies and matrixed relationships across departmental and institutional lines within and outside WashU. Delegates responsibilities to the staff. Provides oversight of regulatory and other policies, including relevant lobbying laws, fiscal management, human resources, information systems, data-sharing, intellectual property issues, and appropriate funding source rules and guidelines. Budgeting and Fiscal Oversight Develops the Institute’s annual budget, including project/program budgets, communications and events budget, in collaboration with the Danforth campus and Law School finance leaders. Prepares quarterly business reports for the Dean, Co-Directors, and key stakeholders to ensure fiscal accountability and transparency. Education: Master's degree required. J.D. or Ph.D. preferred. Work Experience: 5 years of progressive responsible leadership in a large, complex organization required. 10 years of relevant experience preferred. Skills: Budget Management Business Development Community Outreach Cross-Team Collaboration Effective Written Communication Entrepreneurial Thinking Event Management Executive Visibility Health Law Inclusive Leadership Informed Decision Making Institutional Planning Leadership Marketing Strategies Oral Communications Privacy Policies Program Facilitation Project Management Public Relations (PR) Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Communication Management Strategic Planning Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups.
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