Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Research and Rescue Director

 


Research and Rescue Director

Join our growing SeaWorld Abu Dhabi team in the role of Research and Rescue Director which is now open.

 

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Research and Rescure Director. In this role you will lead and develop the Research and Rescue Center at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.

 

The R4 Director will collaborate with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment’s Chief Zoological Officer and the General Manager for SeaWorld Abu Dhabi to implement the vision of the Research and Rescue Center, manage the research lab, hire and manage internal and external research scientists, and serve as primary liaison to the General Manager of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. You will be responsible for the development and will nurture relationships with local and international researchers and research facilities to further the mission of the Research and Rescue Center at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.

 

The job scope includes:

  • Maintain and develop high standards of research practice and facilities that meet or exceed all professional research accreditation standards
  • Lead, support, and coordinates all aspects of the Research and Rescue Center at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
  • With guidance from Research and Rescue Center Board of Directors (BOD), provides strategic direction and contributes to the planning, organization and implementation of the Research and Rescue Center’s short/long term plans and goals, including CAPEX
  • Creates and implements an annual financial plan that includes a comprehensive strategy on how to reach all development and fundraising goals including but not limited to events, grants and sponsorships.
  • Plans and develops the R4 Center’s annual operating budget in coordination with park finance and the General Manager
  • Review analysis of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine progress towards stated goals and objectives
  • Identifies and monitors key results and financial performance
  • Participates in formulating and administering policies as needed
  • Responsible for adherence to all legal, regulatory and company policies
  • Develop top caliber research teams and individuals
  • Develop and update as needed Staffing Procedures and Plan for all research disciplines
  • Developing mutually beneficial linkages with (industry) in order to build partnerships and collaborative research.
  • Maintains open and continuous lines of communication with the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi General Manager and General Curator
  • Fosters a culture of human and animal safety; drives compliance with existing safety policies while encouraging the review and renewal, or provision of new policies and practices to ensure all colleagues work in a safe manner with the appropriate protective equipment
  • Interacts with Government Affairs relative to legislation and laws pertaining to research
  • Collaborates with public relations team to promote a positive image of the R4 Center
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the leadership team

 

To apply and for further details please click HERE



Contact me? See below.



photo 
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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