Wellcome is a global charitable foundation that improves health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. The Discovery team invests in people and ideas that generate new knowledge about life, health and wellbeing, with data, digital tools, technologies and AI as a core capability.
Wellcome is seeking a Senior Manager, Tools, Technology & AI on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Salary: £63,440 - £79,300. The role is based in London with a hybrid pattern of 3 days in the Euston Road office.
The role leads Wellcome's work on tools, technologies, methodologies and AI within discovery research, managing strategic investments, identifying new opportunities and building partnerships across the research and innovation landscape.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Wellcome's approach to tools, technologies, methodologies and AI across Discovery Research, shaping funding priorities, partnerships and activities that advance scientific discovery and support Wellcome's mission.
- Identify and assess emerging opportunities through horizon scanning, landscape analysis and engagement with researchers, technologists and funders.
- Work closely with colleagues across Wellcome, including the Data for Science & Health team, to develop a coordinated approach to AI and emerging technologies.
- Build and share insight into opportunities and challenges facing the research community, using evidence to inform strategy and strengthen networks.
- Monitor and evaluate portfolio activity, using learning and data to improve funding, influencing and engagement approaches.
- Foster inclusive, collaborative ways of working, championing responsible innovation so emerging technologies can benefit researchers and communities globally.
Minimum criteria:
- A PhD or equivalent research experience, with substantial experience in a research, funding, innovation, technology or related environment.
- Demonstrable expertise in tools, technologies, methodologies and/or AI relevant to health-related research.
- Experience managing or coordinating complex strategic programmes, portfolios or initiatives.
- Experience in a senior research, funding, technology or innovation role within a large organisation such as a university, research institute, funder, government body, think tank or private sector organisation.
- Experience building and sustaining partnerships across organisations, sectors or countries, with stakeholders from academia, industry, technology organisations, government or the research funding community.
Closing date: Monday, 12 October 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit an updated CV and answer 2 application questions demonstrating that you meet the minimum requirements for the role (evidence of meeting the minimum criteria, up to 500 words; and short summaries of up to two relevant initiatives or projects, up to 250 words each). Apply online via the Wellcome careers portal.
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