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Join the Wellcome Trust, a global health champion, dedicating GBP 16bn for life-changing discoveries in infectious disease vaccine research, and experience a fulfilling blended work set-up.
Overview
Salary
£55000
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The Wellcome Trust is a globally esteemed charitable foundation dedicated to enhancing health worldwide. They fund scientific discoveries and campaigns, develop policy, and forge cooperative ventures. They are on an ambitious venture to invest £16bn over a decade to support new scientific breakthroughs in health and wellness, and address global health adversities such as mental health, infectious diseases, and climate-related health concerns.
Role Summary
- Membership of the Infectious Disease and Vaccines teams, focused on fortifying research and partnerships and improving disease prevention through better vaccine development and distribution
- Function as a Research Manager, managing projects in line with the Infectious Disease strategy and supporting the Vaccines team's goals
- Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to organise funding drives, coordinate groups, and cultivate beneficial relationships to advance the team's research and program goals
Role Requirements
- Strong background in infectious diseases and understanding of preventative measures, particularly in vaccines and clinical research
- Prior experience in academia or industry, effectively managing workload, and communicating complex ideas clearly to varied audiences
Application Process Details
- Submit an updated CV and respond to two application questions demonstrating your aptness for the role based on the job description
- Further details about the application process can be obtained from the organisation's website
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We are committed to spending £16bn over ten years to fund new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and address global health challenges such as mental health, infectious disease, and climate-related health issues.
The Role: You will be part of the Infectious Disease team, specifically working within the Vaccines team. This team focuses on advancing research and partnerships to enhance the prevention of infectious diseases through improved vaccine development, usage, and delivery. Your role as Research Manager will involve delivering and managing projects that align with the Infectious Disease strategy, enabling the Vaccines team to fund, convene, and share learning. You will work closely with colleagues and external partners to run funding activities, coordinate groups, and build strong relationships to support the team’s research and program goals.
Job Requirements: Candidates should have a strong background in infectious disease and an understanding of preventative tools such as vaccines and clinical research and trials. Experience in academia or industry, managing a varied workload, and communicating complex ideas clearly to different audiences is essential.
Benefits: Wellcome offers a hybrid way of working, with three days in the Euston Road offices and two days of flexible remote work. We prioritize diversity and inclusion, ensuring a fair and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We offer excellent benefits and support for professional development.
Application Details: To apply, please submit an updated CV and answer two application questions demonstrating your fit for the role based on the job description. Further details on the application process are available on our website.
