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● Work closely with the international VIVO community to develop and articulate a
strategic vision for VIVO, conveying its value and impact
● Guide the VIVO community in the development of near-term and long-term strategic
goals
● Help develop and gain support and participation among stakeholders for a business
model that will sustain the work of the VIVO project
● Actively promote VIVO and the wider cause of research discovery and access to the
international scholarly community and other key stakeholders
● Be an effective spokesperson for the project through outreach, public speaking, andadvocacyand advocacy.
Oversee operations
● Build and oversee a dynamic and effective core team, augmented by contributors from
collaborating institutions, government agencies, and commercial enterprises
● Oversee projects and staff to ensure timely implementation of products and services
● Plan and manage budgets, fundraising, and business operations such as managed
services providing revenue for the project. Provide regular status and financial reports
to the executive team, DuraSpace, and sponsors. Fund raising is especially important at
this stage of VIVO’s evolution
● Seek out and engage in collaborations that will leverage resources and expertise for the
advancement of the project.
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