About this opportunity
Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute, Inc. lists this Chief Executive Officer opportunity in gloucester, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI) seeks a visionary scientific leader to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. This is a rare opportunity for an internationally recognized scientist to lead a distinctive and growing research institute through its next phase of growth and impact.
Founded in 2013, GMGI was established on the premise that the world’s oceans represent one of the most important and underexplored frontiers for biological discovery. Advances in genomics and molecular biology have created unprecedented opportunities to understand marine biodiversity, discover new biological mechanisms, and develop novel therapeutics, technologies, and environmental solutions.
Located on Gloucester’s historic waterfront just north of Boston and Cambridge—one of the world’s leading biotechnology ecosystems—GMGI combines a state-of-the-art marine genomics research institute with a unique workforce development program, the Gloucester Biotechnology Academy, which prepares young adults for careers in biotechnology.
GMGI has established a strong scientific foundation and now seeks a leader who can expand its research enterprise, elevate its scientific profile, and position the institute as a globally recognized center with a focus on applied marine science and complementary areas of biomedical research such as immunology, biotechnology, neuroscience, cancer biology, and bioinformatics and related fields.
The next CEO will be both the scientific and institutional leader of GMGI, responsible for shaping the institute’s research agenda, recruiting exceptional scientists, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring the long-term growth and sustainability of the organization.
About GMGI
GMGI is a nonprofit marine research and education institute dedicated to addressing critical challenges facing our oceans, environment, and human health through genomics-driven discovery.
Currently, the institute’s research is comprised of two divisions: Healthy Oceans and Fisheries and Marine Biomedical Discovery. The institute also operates the Gloucester Biotechnology Academy, an innovative workforce development program that prepares young adults for careers as biotechnology laboratory technicians.
GMGI works in close collaboration with leading scientists, universities, and biotechnology partners and benefits from proximity to the world-class life sciences ecosystem of Boston and Cambridge.
Position Summary
The Chief Executive Officer will serve as the scientific and organizational leader of GMGI. The CEO will define and lead the institute’s scientific strategy while overseeing its next significant growth phase, its overall operations, partnerships, and long-term development.
The CEO will maintain an active research program and run a laboratory at GMGI while also guiding the growth of the institute’s broader research enterprise.
Working closely with the Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board, the CEO will ensure the long-term sustainability of GMGI as a leading research institute by recruiting and mentoring outstanding scientists, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and building external partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Scientific Leadership
Define and lead GMGI’s long-term scientific vision and research strategy
Maintain an internationally recognized research program and laboratory at GMGI
Recruit and mentor exceptional junior and senior research scientists
Foster a collaborative and innovative scientific culture across the institute
Guide the development of new interdisciplinary research initiatives and programs
Strengthen GMGI’s visibility and reputation within the global scientific community
Oversee the institute’s research portfolio and major grant initiatives
Institutional Leadership
Provide overall leadership and management of the organization
Work with the Board of Directors to develop and implement GMGI’s long-term strategic plan
Build and lead a strong senior leadership team overseeing operations, finance, education programs, and development
Ensure operational excellence and financial sustainability across the institute
Guide the continued growth and evolution of GMGI’s research infrastructure and capabilities
Partnerships and External Engagement
Build strategic collaborations with universities, research institutes, industry partners, and government agencies
Strengthen GMGI’s position within the broader life sciences ecosystem of the Boston region
Serve as a visible scientific ambassador for the institute nationally and internationally
Resource Development
Partner with the Board and development team to expand philanthropic support
Support the growth of GMGI’s grant portfolio and strategic funding partnerships
Contribute to long-term financial planning and institutional sustainability
Qualifications
Required
Ph.D., or equivalent in a science discipline with extensive experience and expertise in marine science or biomedical research, e.g., immunology, biotechnology, neuroscience, cancer biology, bioinformatics and related fields
An internationally recognized research program and record of scientific achievement
Demonstrated success securing competitive research funding
Experience recruiting and mentoring scientific talent
Leadership experience within a research institute, academic center, or comparable scientific organization
Strong strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills
Experience building or scaling research programs or institutionsDemonstrated success developing interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships
Leadership Profile
The ideal candidate will be:
A scientific entrepreneur and institution builder who can grow an emerging research institute
A world-class scientist capable of advancing GMGI’s research leadership
A collaborative leader able to inspire scientists, staff, partners, and funders
A strategic thinker capable of translating scientific opportunity into long-term institutional growth
Reporting Structure
The Chief Executive Officer reports to the GMGI Board of Directors and works closely with the Board and Scientific Advisory Board in shaping the institute’s strategic direction.
Salary Range
$275,000-$350,000
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Worksite address
gloucester, MA, 01931, US
Who can apply
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