Achief scientific officer(CSO) is a position at the head of scientific research operations at organizations or companies performing significant scientific research projects.
Description
editA CSO is typically responsible for envisioning and developing research capabilities (human, methodological, and technological) for developing evidence of the validity and utility of research products, and for communicating with the scientific and customer communities concerning capabilities and scientific product offerings.
In some organizations, the same person may hold this title along with that ofchief technology officer(CTO). Alternatively, a company could have one or the other, or both occupied by separate people. Often, CSOs exist in heavily research-oriented companies; while CTOs exist inproduct developmentfocused companies. The typical category ofresearch and developmentthat exists in many science and technology companies can be led by either post, depending upon which area is the organization's primary focus.
A CSO almost always has a pure science background and an advanced degree, whereas a CTO often has a background in engineering or business development.
Some academic research organizations, such as theFox Chase Cancer Center,[1]Dana–Farber Cancer Institute,[2]and theSan Diego Supercomputer Centerhave adopted a similar title of CSO.[3]Typically, their role is to evaluate and set scientific priorities and coordinate the administrative structure that supports scientists. A CSO commonly has a scientific or academic background, yet they may or may not be practicing scientists or academics.
England
editIn theNational Health Service,the CSO is the head of profession for the 53,000healthcare scientistsworking in the organization and its associated bodies. The CSO is one of six NHS professional officers (including thechief medical officerand thechief nursing officer) who are employed withinNHS England.These roles lead their own professional groups as well as providing expert knowledge about their specific disciplines to the NHS and wider health and care system.[4]
The CSO provides professional leadership and expert clinical advice across the health system, as well as working alongside senior clinical leaders within NHS England and the broader commissioning system.[5]The CSO is also responsible for delivering the government's strategy for a modernised healthcare science workforce,Modernising Scientific Careers.
Professor Dame Sue Hillhas been the CSO since October 2002 first within thedepartment of healthand subsequently NHS England.[6]The role was strengthened in March 2023 with the appointment of a deputy CSO, Dr.Joel.[7]
Canada
editThePublic Health Agency of Canadais home to a CSO. As of May 2020, the PHAC CSO was named Pascal Michel.[8]
TheCanadian Food Inspection Agencyis home to aChief Science Operating Officer.
See also
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References
edit- ^"Fox Chase Cancer Center News | Fox Chase Cancer Center - Philadelphia, PA".www.fccc.edu.Archived fromthe originalon 2012-02-14.Retrieved1 February2017.
- ^"Research - Dana–Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA".www.dana-farber.org.Archived fromthe originalon 3 October 2009.Retrieved1 February2017.
- ^"Michael L. Norman Appointed Chief Scientific Officer of SDSC".ucsdnews.ucsd.edu.Retrieved1 February2017.
- ^"Appointments".NHS England. Archived fromthe originalon 11 April 2013.Retrieved17 April2013.
- ^"NHS Commissioning Board appoints its first Chief Scientific Officer".Department of Health. 11 February 2013. Archived fromthe originalon 12 February 2013.Retrieved17 April2013.
- ^"Chief Scientific Officer".Department of Health.Retrieved13 March2011.
- ^"Fiona Carragher appointed Deputy Chief Scientific Officer by NHS Commissioning Board".Department of Health. 25 March 2013. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013.Retrieved13 January2014.
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^"Pascal Michel".Government of Canada.Retrieved3 April2021.