Special Advisor - ATMP Norway

About ATMP Norway

ATMP Norway is a national, cross-institutional infrastructure driving Norway’s ambitions in advanced therapy medicinalproducts (ATMPs), including cell, gene, and tissue-engineered therapies. Ourmission is to enable seamless translation from academic innovation to clinicalimplementation. We are now establishing state-of-the-art GMP manufacturingcapacity, strengthening national competence, and building a coordinatedinterface between research environments, hospitals, regulators, and industry.ATMP Norway represents Norway’s strategic investment in regenerative medicineand precision therapies, and will serve as a central point of contact in theNordic region and Europe.

Position: Special Advisor
ATMP Norway seeks a highly motivated and strategically minded Special Advisor to support and coordinate the operations of this new national infrastructure. This role is pivotal. You will be the administrative backbone of ATMP Norway, ensuring execution, continuity, and quality across universities, pre-GMP and GMP nodes, clinical environments, and national partners. You will also act as a visible representative of ATMP Norway in Nordic and European collaborations, helping align the infrastructure with emerging standards, partnerships, and operational frameworks in the ATMP field.

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is crucial for solving our tasks in the best possible way. We want this diversity to be reflected among the applicants for our positions, and we encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of background, to apply!

Main Responsibilities

You will work closely with the directors and management team to ensure that ATMP Norway operates smoothly, efficiently, and professionally.

Administrative Leadership & Strategic Coordination

• Coordinate operations across universities, platforms, GMP units, and clinical partners
• Prepare and structure management and Steering Committee meetings, including agendas, documentation, and follow-up actions
• Drive administrative case processing, distribution of documents, and archiving across the consortium
• Oversee internal and external communication, including intranet, website, and newsletters
• Support budget monitoring, resource allocation, and financial reporting
• Serve as a central liaison between nodes, ensuring consistency, documentation, and timely delivery

External Relations & International Representation

• Represent ATMP Norway in Nordic and European networks, working groups, and partner dialogues
• Support interactions with governmental agencies, regulatory bodies, and funding organisations
• Help position ATMP Norway as a leading national infrastructure within the European ATMP ecosystem Contribute to communication strategies, presentations, and visibility initiatives

Compliance, Quality & Development

• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and institutional policies
• Contribute to long-term planning, evaluation processes, and strategic development
• Maintain situational awareness of emerging technologies, infrastructure models, and policy changes relevant to ATMPs

Required Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, biology, biotechnology or relevant field.
• Strong understanding of administrative processes and organisational management
• Excellent written and spoken Norwegian and English
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder tasks with precision and reliability
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in a Norwegian university hospital or research infrastructure
• Familiarity with budget and reporting systems for Norwegian Research Council grants
  
• Experience with Nordic or European collaborative projects

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-driven environment.
• Highly structured, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Strong communicator who thrives in a role with high interface activity
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Motivated by building something new and shaping an emerging national initiative

We Offer

• A central role in building Norway’s national ATMP infrastructure from the ground up
• Daily collaboration with leading scientific and clinical environments in regenerative medicine and precision immunotherapy
• A dynamic work environment at the forefront of next-generation therapies
• Opportunities for professional development and participation in Nordic/EU networks
• A meaningful position contributing directly to Norway’s competitiveness in advanced cell and gene therapy