The CCRI adopted an optimal organizational structure and governance within a framework that will assist the Institute in achieving its objectives, mission, and scope, and that will provide the basis for a collaborative working approach and enable the exploitation of synergies to ensure that the Institute’s day-to-day operations are carried out effectively and efficiently. The management structure is operated with a clearly defined command structure, a communication strategy and clear methods for monitoring progress, and a well-defined work program with achievable and measurable deliverables.
The BoD is responsible for the strategic planning, administrative procedures and regulations, policies, and budget of the Institute in accordance with the vision and objectives of the CCRI. The BoD consists of members appointed by the UCY, the BOCOC, the KF, the George and Kaity David Foundation and 1 independent. The Scientific Director and the Managing Director of the Institute are also non-voting members of the Board. The term of office of the members of the BoD is four years. The term of office is renewable.
The CCRI’s Board of Directors is assisted by six BoD Committees responsible for reviewing and overseeing specific activities within its terms of reference. The BoD may delegate to them, on such conditions and prerequisites, as it deems expedient to apply, any of its competences for the efficient support of the Institute’s operations. The members of the committees are BoD members and are appointed by the BoD. The six BoD committees are:
Personnel and Employment Affairs Committee
Finance Committee
Audit Committee
Scientific Advisory Committee
Disciplinary Committee
Equality and Diversity Committee
The ISAB will provide the Scientific Director and the Institute’s Board of Directors with a scientific perspective of the Institute from outside, and feedback on the Institute’s ability to meet its scientific objectives. The ISAB, which will be appointed by the BoD, will consist of a group of up to eight (8) internationally recognized and experienced scientists who have both general knowledge of the field and expertise in cancer research. The ISAB will consist of distinguished international cancer researchers who will provide expert evaluation, guidance and advice through annual site visits and reports.
The Operations Unit will consist of eight Functions and will be responsible for managing all day-to-day Institute’s operations and ensuring that are performed effectively and efficiently.
The Research & Development Unit will consist of four functions and will be responsible for implementing the research strategy of the Institute and ensuring that research objectives will be met. Furthermore, the specific Unit will be responsible for providing the necessary support to the research teams and their members in order to enable them to focus on their research objectives. The Research & Development Unit will also undertake the formulation and monitoring of the Institute’s scientific educational programs.
CCRI’s organizational structure is based on two main units. The Operations Unit and the Research & Development Unit. The management team will consist of two heads of CCRI units who will manage the units accordingly. The Scientific Director and the Managing Director.
Both the SD and the MD report to the Board of Directors of the Institute.
