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Exciting opportunity to shape the future of global health at Wellcome Trust as Lead Advisor
Overview
Salary
£91700
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The Wellcome Trust is a world-renowned charity enhancing global health through science funding, policy leadership, and the formation of partnerships. With a £16 billion plan for the next decade, it is committed to spearheading transformative health advancements. The organization takes a leading role in addressing global challenges, including mental health, infectious disease, and climate health.
Role Summary
- Act as the Lead Adviser to the Executive Director, Discovery.
- Drive strategic planning, promote innovation, and ensure efficient operations.
- Coordinate governance and communications, and support high-level projects.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.
Role Requirements
- Must hold an advanced postgraduate degree (PhD or equivalent) in a health related discipline.
- Possess formal training in research methodologies and have a sound understanding of the scientific discourse.
- Considerable professional experience of utilizing scientific expertise in practice in sectors such as academia, R&D, clinical, or innovation is required.
Application Process Details
- Submit an updated CV and respond to 2 application questions demonstrating your suitability for the role.
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.
As Lead Adviser to the Executive Director, Discovery, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the strategic vision of one of Wellcome’s most dynamic and impactful departments. Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, you will drive forward strategic planning, champion innovative thinking, and ensure Wellcome’s Discovery Executive Office operates efficiently, responsively, and with lasting impact.
Key responsibilities include shaping strategy and advising senior leadership, leading strategic planning and delivery processes, driving insight and foresight, coordinating governance and communications, supporting high-level projects and operations, and championing collaboration and inclusive culture.
Minimum Criteria: Educated to advanced postgraduate level (PhD or equivalent doctorate) in a relevant health related discipline such as biomedical sciences, medicine, public health, engineering, data science, social science or other health-related fields, with formal training in research methodologies and a strong grasp of the scientific language and landscape relevant to discovery research. Substantial professional experience applying scientific expertise in a practical setting (e.g. academia, R&D, clinical, or innovation environments), demonstrating the ability to navigate complex scientific information and engage effectively with senior experts across disciplines.
To apply for this role please submit an updated CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
We offer excellent benefits and help our employees to develop in an open, respectful culture where differences are valued. We have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.
