Anyone here want to be CEO?

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BROOKER
C o n s u l t i n g
Telephone +61 3 9602 1666
[email protected]
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www.brookerconsulting.com.au
C. E. O.
Novogen has two first-in-class proprietary drug technology platforms with oncology product
candidates in the pre-clinical stage.
As CEO, you will work with the Board to implement its strategy to grow the company into a major
global bio-pharmaceutical force.
This position calls for a charismatic leader in the life sciences sector who combines scientific
knowledge and proven commercial acumen. Superior influencing skills are the key to inspiring an
exceptionally talented team, and to capitalising on the opportunity to realise the organisation's
full potential.
Please view the Position Description on www.brookerconsulting.com.au and send a CV (Word
format, up to 5 pages) to [email protected] by Monday, 24 August 2015 or ring
Jeremy Wurm on 03 9602 1666, in confidence.
• Listed biotech
• Location Sydney
Novogen Limited
Position Description
Chief Executive Officer
Location: The role will be based in Australia: Sydney is preferred but not
essential. International travel will be required.
Reporting Structure: The CEO reports to the Board as a whole and
through the Chairman as appropriate.
Primary Objective of the Position: Lead the organisation in the design,
development, implementation and evaluation of the Company’s business
strategy and objectives in the best interests of Novogen shareholders.
Responsibilities:
Governance
• With the Board, develop the Novogen Strategic Plan to maximise
value for shareholders.
• Communicate with the Board in an open, timely and “no surprises”
manner.
• Ensure that the Chair, Board and the Board Sub-committee members
are provided with information necessary to fulfil their Governance
responsibilities and statutory obligations.
Leadership
• Direct and monitor the operations and resources of the company in
keeping with the Strategic Plan and within the financial limits and
business objectives agreed with the Board.
• Lead the growth of the company through communicating the Vision,
Values, Mission, Strategy and Operational Outcomes of the
organisation to all its stakeholders.
• Lead the Company in its relationships and operations with investors
to maintain a capital position appropriate to the strategic plan.
• Act as a coach and mentor to senior managers, such that their
performance is optimised.
• Serve as the external spokesperson for Novogen Limited, interacting
transparently with shareholders, customers, creditors, suppliers, the
media, governments, non-government organisations, industry
associations, peak bodies and the public in general.
Social Responsibility, Ethics and Integrity
• Foster ethical decision making, management and governance
practices.
Investor Relations
• Make sure that shareholders are provided with regular, accurate and
succinct information relating to the overall performance of the
Company.
• Participate in “roadshows” and other promotional activities, ensuring
at all times that the Company complies with its regulatory and legal
obligations.
Business Development
• Safeguard the Company’s IP on an ongoing basis, identifying
opportunities for future commercialisation as appropriate.
• Keep abreast of global developments in the oncology sector,
exploring prospects for alliances, partnerships, mergers or licensing
deals in line with Board strategy and monitor competitor positions.
• Negotiate advantageous agreements with third parties.
Strategic Planning and Implementation
• In conjunction with Directors, orchestrate regular forecasting,
planning and strategic analysis sessions to optimise Novogen's
sustainability.
• Formulate operational, business and marketing plans derived from
the overall Strategic Plan, keeping the Board informed of
performance against milestones.
Research and Development
• Monitor and promote R&D efforts in accordance with strategic
objectives.
• Identify potential projects and put business cases to the Board for
supplementary Research & Development programs.
Regulatory Affairs
• Work with staff, external consultants and advisors to communicate
effectively with global regulators, such that dossiers and submissions
have the highest possible rates of approval.
Finance and Administration
• Oversee financial and corporate services systems, working with the
Auditors to generate reports compliant with ASIC requirements.
• Make sure that ICT systems support optimal day-to-day operations
and activities.
• Maintain all necessary registrations and certifications which meet best
practice corporate governance requirements.
Risk Management
• Provide Directors with assurances that systems and procedures are in
place to identify and manage business and other risks, within
guidelines set by the Board.
• Make sure that the company’s statutory and legal obligations are
discharged to satisfy current legislation.
• Be accountable for the disclosure of financial statements and other
information, such that risks are appropriately mitigated.
• Take responsibility for policies, procedures and quality systems.
• Compile external communications, submitting them for Board review
and approval before dissemination.
• Lead the organisation's Workplace Health & Safety frameworks to
comply with insurance requirements and relevant legislation.
• Maintain and monitor a register which documents all aspects of
financial, reputational and other types of risk.
Human Resources
• Attract, recruit, induct and groom an operational team of the highest
calibre.
• Inculcate a positive culture within the company and in all its dealings
with stakeholders.
Key Performance Indicators
On commencement, the CEO will negotiate with Directors a specific,
measurable and achievable set of parameters, against which his/her
performance will be judged; this to be completed within 60 days.
Each year the KPIs will be set from the overall Strategic Plan and the annual
operational plan and the performance of the CEO will be assessed against
those KPIs annually at the end of each financial year.