A highly respected and accomplished executive leader, I have served in multiple senior leadership roles, including as CEO, President, Director and Board Member. I am a passionate contributor to the health and medical research / biotechnology sector, providing dedicated service, contribution and achievement.I have worked in biotechnology and medical research in the US, Germany and Australia. At the Garvan Institute, I held several NHMRC Research Fellowships and was Director of the Neurobiology Program. As the CEO of Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) I have led its transformation into a world-leading research institute. I have concurrently held multiple additional senior leadership roles, including Interim Director - NHMRC National Institute of Dementia Research, Joint Interim CEO – Mindgardens Neuroscience Network, CEO Schizophrenia Research Institute, Board Director - Association of Australian Medical Research Institute, and President - Australasian Neuroscience Society.With a broad yet detailed knowledge of the sector I bring the ability to focus on both the big picture and on the detail. I am a collaborative, person-centred leader known for the organisations I have built, by delivering success, and for the people I have developed by providing the autonomy and freedom to grow and succeed.My most outstanding achievements include the following:✦ Transforming NeuRA into a vibrant world-leading research institute while presiding over unprecedented growth and ground-breaking change, raising the organisational profile amongst stakeholders, peers and the local and international community.✦ Prolific research contributions, authoring >450 high-impact research publications, attracting over 45,000 citations, securing tens of millions of dollars in research funding, and providing ongoing academic leadership.✦ Election to Fellowship of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences in recognition of outstanding achievements and exceptional contributions to medical and health sciences.✦ Appointment to an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2019 Australia Day Awards for distinguished service to medical and scientific research in neuroscience and to professional institutions.At home in fast-paced, constantly changing, and competitive environments. I have delivered ground-breaking, innovative solutions to complex problems and brought key stakeholders and strategic partners together to achieve end goals that make a real difference to the organisation and the community it serves.Email: PeterRSchofield@gmail.com or LinkedIn Message
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