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Katharine Whitehorn

Nuclear R & D Director – UAE
Job Reference: CEU02

JOB DETAILS
  • Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE;
  • Job Role: Management.
 
PREFERRED CANDIDATE
  • Career Level: Executive/ Director;
  • Years of Experience: 12 – 20.

SKILLS
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Science/ Engineering;
  • Additional Certification such as P.E. and/ or MBA;
  • Ph.D. degree in Nuclear Science/ Engineering;
  • Minimum 12 years relevant experience in Nuclear Energy where 10 years in an R&D departmental leadership role with P&L responsibility, proven record of converting R&D into realized practical benefit or monetized I.P.;
  • Understanding of the Technological developments in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle;
  • Awareness of Nuclear Standards and International bodies;
  • Identify new technologies and other scientific concepts;
  • Knowledge of Nuclear Industry;
  • Tendering and Bid Evaluation;
  • Contract Management;
  • Research and Analysis;
  • Policy and Procedure Design;
  • Statistical Analysis;
  • Presentation Skills;
  • Budgeting;
  • Contract Compliance;
  • Legal Contracts;
  • Project Management Systems and Tools.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
Manage Nuclear Research Programs
  • Overall responsibility for delivery of Company R&D objectives and financial management;
  • Manage, coordinate and steer all nuclear science and related research programs;
  • Set priority goals of research and other activates in compliance with Company vision, missions and goals;
  • Develop and implement the appropriate strategies and systems for effective coordination, monitoring and evaluating research work;
  • Develop business plans and businesses cases to ensure availability of funds for research purposes
  • Successful delivery of research projects (to time, budget and quality objectives) and ability to manage and deliver research programs;
  • Developing strategic roadmap for R&D development within the UAE, potentially including creation of UAE nuclear research facility and engagement with Industry;
  • Developing and guiding business cases for individual research projects and capital investment projects that may be required to enhance the UAE capabilities.
 
Nuclear Research & Development Activities
  • Investigate advanced nuclear technologies and publish both quantitative and qualitative research on projects;
  • Help develop expertise in the field of Nuclear Science and related technologies. Develop R&D competency framework and pipeline of UAE research professionals;
  • Initiate new research proposals and coordinate research, scientific, technical and commercial activities;
  • Maintain a R&D program of potential future research projects; such as nuclear and environmental safety, nuclear fuel cycle technology, radiation science, waste management and other areas;
  • Investigate development of novel advanced nuclear reactors with a substantially improved safety, economics and environment-friendly features.
 
Collaboration and partnership within R&D program
  • Collaborate and promote Company and UAE Nuclear Program and establish relationship with potential scientific partners;
  • Establish international partnership with leading R&D institutions;
  • Build constructive relationships with stakeholders through networking and attending meetings and events which are important to the Company research programs;
  • Establish contractual agreements with research entities that maximize I.P. for the UAE.
 
People Management
  • Manage the effective achievement of organization's objectives by setting individual targets, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback and appraisal - in order to maximize subordinate and department performance;
  • Contribute to the development of UAE National employees in a manner which supports the objectives of the corporation and its Emiratization strategy;
  • Contribute to knowledge dissemination/sharing in a way that assists with building internal capabilities of UAE Nationals where applicable and maximize their effective performance;
  • Ensure compliance with corporate requirements for adherence to policies, procedures and instructions related to Crisis Management and Business Continuity in order to continue mission-critical activities.
 
HSE, Security & Continuity of Operation
  • Ensure compliance to all relevant health, safety and environmental management policies, procedures and controls.