My name is Tiago Magalhães, and I am currently the Executive Director of CCMar, in Portugal, a research organization for Marine sciences with European and worlwide reach. Words that describe my daily work: fundraising, human resources supervision, innovation promotion, research policy, institutional representation, strategic planning, financial supervision. Before my current position, I was a genomics scientist and I worked in disease causal genes in autism, diabetes and bowel cancer, and ancestry analysis, studying human migrations and admixture.

I know R and Python very well, and the genetics/genomics software. For over 5 years I was part of the Autism Genome Project (AGP), a big genomics consortium, that included over 20 labs and a budget of over $ 20 million. In AGP I experienced the peculiarities of international work, with stringent deadlines in an ultra-competitive environment.

Another facet of my CV is entrepreneurship, technology transfer and innovation, as I believe that science only makes sense when applied to solve societal challenges. I was the founder and CEO of a personalized medicine start-up, and I currently advice a genomics start-up in Portugal. I am a member of the investment council a VC portuguese company and I am on the review board of another one. I am currently an expert reviewer for the H2020 European Union programs, I am a reviewer for genomics journals.

I have worked/studied in Portugal, Germany, US, Canada, East-timor, Ireland and Brasil.

My functions as Executive director at CCMAR include:

.) Develop and implement CCMAR strategic plan with staff, the Board of Directors and CCMAR partners. Lead and coordinate the development of the annual budget, operating plan and performance goals.

.) Work with the Board of Directors to refine policies and practices in fundraising, marketing, public relations, accounting, information systems, and human resources. Play a leading role in raising funds for the organization.

.) Work with the account manager to maintain and refine accounting procedures for managing and tracking CCMAR's finances and funds. Communicate CCMAR's performance and financial information with the board monthly and with funders.

.) Work with the Communication Officer to promote the activities of CCMar. Represent the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public.

.) Lead development of human resource programs and policies. Identify staff training needs and coordinate as appropriate. Maintain a climate in CCMAR, which attracts, retains, and motivates top quality people by providing direction and support.

.) Ensure that CCMAR staff members are aware of their roles and responsibilities. Plan and facilitate periodic staff meetings.