Head of Wildlife & Interactions Department

About France Energies Marines

France Energies Marines is a leading research and innovation institute dedicated to offshore renewable energy in France. The "Wildlife and Interactions" Department is composed of around fifteen researchers, R&D engineers, and project managers who develop, coordinate, and carry out collaborative R&D projects, service activities, transfer, and science communication activities focused on interactions between offshore wind energy and wildlife.

Missions

As a member of the Direction Committee (CODIR), the Head of this Department contributes to the company's strategy, reporting to the Managing Director.

Team Management and Leadership (main mission)

• Day-to-day management of a multidisciplinary team of about 15 people (project managers, R&D engineers, researchers, postdocs, PhD students).
• Definition of priorities, organization and allocation of activities in line with the Institute's strategic objectives.
• Monitoring of collective and individual performance (objectives, KPIs, quality of deliverables).
• Supporting team members in developing their skills and career paths.
• Creating a team dynamic that fosters engagement, collaboration and scientific excellence.
• Managing resources and adapting the organization to departmental challenges.

Strategic Leadership and Department Development

• Define and implement the Department's development strategy (technical and organisational).
• Contribute to the Institute's overall strategy as a member of the Direction Committee (CODIR).
• Support the team in responding to national, European and international calls for proposals by developing key partnerships.
• Ensure proper execution of departmental activities (quality of results, compliance with contractual and financial commitments).

Scientific and Technical Contribution

• Assist in the development of scientific projects in collaboration with Institute members.
• Provide scientific and technical expertise within the Department's scope.
• Develop service offerings based on R&D project outcomes.
• Contribute to technology transfer activities by ensuring proper documentation of developed tools.

Representation and External Relations

• Act as the main interface between the Institute and industry stakeholders, particularly companies, on the Department's topics.

Required Skills

Education

• Engineer or PhD in marine environment, marine biology/ecology, or any relevant discipline.

Specific Knowledge

• Knowledge of the offshore wind sector and key environmental issues.
• Experience in managing complex multi-partner and international projects.
• Scientific expertise in the Department's topics (wildlife interactions with offshore wind energy).

Work Experience

• At least 10 years of research experience in a field relevant to the position, within an institute, a company or a consulting/engineering firm.
• Significant experience in team management, ideally in a multidisciplinary context.

Professional Qualities

• Ability to lead, structure and unite a team.
• Strong organizational skills, autonomy, and initiative.
• Leadership and team spirit.
• Rigor and analytical mindset.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in English.

How to Apply

Please apply via: https://www.france-energies-marines.org/en/join-us/head-of-department-wildlife-and-interactions/

If you are unable to apply via the website, send your application to contactrh@france-energies-marines.org, specifying the reference FEM-SAS-2026-185 in the subject field.

Starting date: 1 October 2026. Application deadline: 5 July 2026.