Sr. Ecosystem Manager

Sector: Knowledge intensive Industry

Function: Ecosystem Manager / Ecosystem Development

Location: The Netherlands – tbd

 

About Kadans

Backed by up-to-date knowledge and experience, Kadans Science Partner focuses on the investment in (development, investment, building, financing and purchase), the letting and management of industrial and office buildings in combination with laboratories, cleanrooms, R&D facilities, climate-controlled spaces, tech halls and pilot plants for R&D departments of companies, knowledge institutes and knowledge-intensive businesses in innovative sectors, such as Agri-Food, Life Sciences, Health, Medical technology, Biobased industry and High-Tech. Kadans Science Partner is uniquely familiar with the needs of innovative organizations and knows how to translate these into profitable, high-quality and sustainable facilities, an optimal positioning of spaces, perfect gross-net ratios (functional floor area) and the ideal layout of, e.g., laboratories.

 

About the position

Kadans Science Partner is growing towards professional stewardship in creating resilient innovation ecosystems. This is done by an integrated service offering with modern, flexible real estate as fundament, which is unique in the Netherlands. Kadans Science Partner actively participates in various ecosystems and by doing so is capable of connecting these different local/regional ecosystems and its participants. Communities are at the heart of ecosystems.

For this purpose, Kadans Science Partner is seeking a strategic, creative and intellectually curious ecosystem pioneer to serve as its sr. ecosystem manager. Reporting to senior management, this individual will lead all ecosystem related activities, will act as a pivot between the senior management and the different site teams. The individual will also serve as key member to communicate the corporate story and will manage the data collection to gain information for the ecosystem impact.

This ideal candidate will have experience in programming activities (including implementation of), understanding the dynamics of local/regional ecosystems, bring knowledge of and passion for developing these and be an avid and quick learner who thrives in a dynamic and stimulating environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the ecosystem anchor for our different sites, collaborating with the site teams and other partners & tenants to help drive the organization’s vision, strategy and ecosystem development.
• Delivering & implementation of added value & services to achieve progress on various sites.
• Serve as a compelling external voice and ambassador for Kadans Science Partner
• Act as a liaison to the management team, presenting key impact updates and building strong relationships with the senior management and site team members
• Serve as an external leader for Kadans Science Partner, speaking publicly at events and conferences and presenting as a thought leader on relevant topics
• Serve as a culture builder and carrier for the organization
• Communicate overall corporate story and the ‘why’ of ecosystems
• Manage and motivate staff to achieve annual objectives on our ecosystem activities to a high standard of excellence and accountability
• Develop a set of indicators and collect data to prove the organization impact.
• Develop and mentor all Kadans Science Partner staff to ensure individuals are understanding the relevance of these ecosystem activities and developing as professionals
• In the near future international expansion of ecosystem related activities is expected. Consecutive roll out of ecosystem activities abroad is foreseen.

 

Candidate requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience
• Ability to connect ecosystems and build linkages.
• Ability to serve as a role model for colleagues, staff, and partners
• Exceptional strategic and analytical thinking skills; genuine intellectual curiosity and high emotional intelligence
• An entrepreneurial and innovative mindset, coupled with a strong ability to navigate ambiguity
• Exceptional relationship building and influencing skills, with a track record of building strong relationships at all levels across diverse groups of people
• Exceptional communication & emphatic skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a diverse range of audiences
• A high degree of social & commercial competence and belief in the value of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
• Passion for Kadans Science Partner’s mission and core values
• Experience in ecosystem development & knowledge intensive industry is preferred
• Real Estate experience is a pre, not requisite
• Academic degree is preferred

 

Compensation and benefits

Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

A diverse and inclusive workplace where people learn from each other is an integral part of the Kadans Science Partner culture. Kadans Science Partner actively welcomes people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Kadans Science Partner is an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work.

 

Are you the Sr. Ecosystem Manager we are looking for? Send your application with motivation letter and CV to Mirijam van Oers, werkenbij@kadans.com.

For any questions concerning the function you can contact Chiel van Dijen, Associate Director, c.dijen@kadans.com or +31(0)411625625.