Associate Dean for Research

School/Company : Paris School of Business

THE SCHOOL : Paris School of Business is a member of the “Conference des Grandes Ecoles” and provide recognized degree programs in business and management at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. It is triple crown and holds EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accreditations. Paris School of Business offers a wide range of programs including a Master in Management Program, an MSc in Management, Specialized Master's degrees, MBA, DBA, BBA.

Paris School of Business is a dynamic and innovative institution with a faculty dedicated to developing excellence both in teaching and research thanks to unique and specific means (learning lab, European projects, link with companies…). Paris School of Business motto is “Build Bridges, Shape a better World”

THE ENVIRONMENT Paris School of Business is at the center of Paris (“Quartier Latin”), a vibrant ecosystem of large universities and companies, favorable successful collaborations in teaching, learning and research.

At Paris School of Business, we support the integration of our future Faculty members through the implementation of personalized support: immigration procedures, installation and French courses in particular. Furthermore, all faculty members have access to a competitive salary, as well as benefits such as French social security, a complementary health insurance, meal vouchers, a profit-sharing plan. Finally, the school actively promotes research and provides resources to support the teaching and research activity (e.g., funding for conferences and data collection) and offers competitive financial bonuses for high-quality international peer-reviewed research publications.

Office of the Dean / Executive Leadership

Reports to

Dean & Director General

Working Relationships

As a member of the Executive Committee (ComEx), the Associate Dean for Research contributes to the School's strategic leadership and institutional governance.

The position works collaboratively with all academic and administrative departments to support the development, visibility, and international reputation of research at Paris School of Business.

Position Purpose

The Associate Dean for Research is responsible for implementing, leading and monitoring the School's research strategy.

The role provides strategic leadership for research activities across academic departments and research centres, ensuring coherence, quality and alignment with the School's strategic priorities.

The Associate Dean for Research is accountable for strengthening the School's academic reputation through the development of high-quality intellectual contributions, the promotion of research excellence, and the expansion of partnerships with industry, funding agencies, and national and international academic institutions.

The position also ensures that Paris School of Business is fully integrated into the global academic ecosystem and continuously enhances the scientific, economic and societal impact of its research. Furthermore, the Associate Dean for Research promotes the integration of research into teaching and contributes to the continuous enrichment and innovation of the School's academic portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the School's Overall Strategy and Governance

• Participate in Executive Committee (ComEx), Management Committee (CoDir), and all other internal and external governance bodies relevant to the position.
• Contribute to the definition, implementation, and continuous review of the School's overall strategic plan.
• Represent the Office of Research and Paris School of Business before external stakeholders, including academic institutions, accreditation bodies, funding agencies, corporate partners, and professional networks.
• Work collaboratively with fellow members of the Executive Committee to ensure strategic alignment, institutional coherence, and the successful delivery of cross-functional initiatives and projects.
• Ensure effective coordination and seamless collaboration between the Faculty and the Office of Research, fostering efficient communication, shared priorities, and operational excellence

2. Leadership and People Management

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Office of Research, ensuring the effective management, coordination, and performance of the research support teams.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and support team members, fostering professional growth and continuous skills development.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that encourages innovation, engagement, and excellence.
• Define, monitor, and analyse departmental key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring regular reporting to the Dean and Executive Committee and driving continuous i