Executive Officer (Ref.: C2i-115-Admin)

Centre for Immunology & Infection (C2i)uses novel technology platforms for biomarker discovery and the development of new vaccine and therapeutic strategies.

It is the fruit of a long-standing partnership of more than 20 years between the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) and the Institut Pasteur, Paris, two major international leaders combining their expertise to establish this centre of excellence.

C2i aims to establish a novel technology platform for biomarker discovery and development of new vaccine and therapeutic strategies. C2i addresses major unmet global and local public health needs with excellent potential for commercial exploitation.

Executive Officer (Ref.: C2i-115-Admin)

Applications are invited for the position of Executive Officer (Ref.: C2i-115-Admin), to commence as soon as possible, on a one or two-year contract basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Requirements:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Company Secretary, or other related disciplines.

·       At least 10 years of solid experience in finance and accounts, business administration; prior experience in handling legal documents and related matters in tertiary institutions or government-funded entities is an advantage.

·       A collaborative team player who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possesses a strong sense of responsibility.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to stay well-organized to efficiently prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.

·       Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

·       Strong command of both English and Chinese.

Responsibilities:

·       Carry out a wide range of duties, including finance and accounting tasks, administrative matters, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders for resource acquisition and procurement.

·       Coordinate with stakeholders to handle legal documents, such as non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, and other contractual arrangements.

·       Support planning, such as cost control, and coordinate and implement commercialization activities, including funding utilization, company registration, and knowledge transfer initiatives.

·       Provide documentation support for human resources-related matters.

·       Manage tasks related to accounting, tendering, and procurement processes.

·       Prepare statistical data and compile reports for management review.

·       Undertake other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor and/or Chief Operating Officer.

A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, current/expected remuneration and availability, to office@c2i.hk. Review of applications until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview which may include a written test. Enquiries about the duties of the post can be sent to office@c2i.hk.

The information provided will be kept confidential and only be used for those purposes relating to your application. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. C2i thanks applicants for their interest but advises that only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application result.