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Advance global health with the Wellcome Trust as a Research Lead in Clinical Research
Overview
Salary
£83100
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation committed to improving global health. With a pledge of £16bn over a decade to fuel new discoveries in life, health and wellbeing, they focus on mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health. A job at the Wellcome Trust is not only a career progression but also an exciting opportunity to contribute to global health improvements.
Role Summary
- As a Research Lead, Clinical Research, lead the clinical research workstream within the Infectious Disease Programme.
- Scope, plan, and deliver specific projects, lead colleagues, and work with expert advisers.
- Aligns and Strengthen the team's overall strategy, enhancing Wellcome's ambitious 10-year plan.
Role Requirements
- Proven clinical research leadership in LMIC settings.
- Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, DrPH, or a relevant MSc).
- Expertise in clinical trial methodology and research governance.
- Aptitude to strategically operate within a research funding environment, collaborate, engage stakeholders, and form equitable partnerships across LMIC institutions, governments, academia, and delivery partners.
Benefits
- Hybrid work model allowing remote work or in-office days.
- Committed to diversity and inclusion in a fair and equitable environment.
- Excellent benefits and opportunities for personal and career growth in an open, respectful culture where differences are valued.
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 to address three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health.
The role: As a Research Lead, Clinical Research, you will take a leading role in advancing the clinical research workstream within the Infectious Disease Programme. This involves scoping, strategic planning, and delivery. You will guide projects, lead colleagues, and work with expert advisers to ensure clinical research activity aligns with and strengthens the team’s overall strategy. This role presents an exciting opportunity to influence the development of clinical research programmes under Wellcome's ambitious 10-year strategy.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading clinical research in LMIC settings, a well-established scientific background ideally supported by an advanced degree (such as MD, PhD, DrPH, or a relevant MSc), and expertise in clinical trial methodology and research governance. You should be able to operate strategically within a research funding environment, have effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to build equitable partnerships across LMIC institutions, governments, academia, and delivery partners.
Benefits: Wellcome offers a hybrid way of working, which includes 3 days in our Euston Road offices and 2 days working either remotely or in the office. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a fair and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We offer excellent benefits and help our employees to develop in an open, respectful culture where differences are valued.
