Executive Director, Discovery

Salary: £400,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 22nd September

Founded in 1936, Wellcome is a politically and financially independent global charitable foundation, dedicated to supporting research to improve health, based in London, UK. It funds its work with the returns from an investment portfolio, which is managed in-house and currently stands at £37bn. Wellcome's vision is a healthier future for everyone, which it works to achieve through its mission of supporting science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone.

We are now recruiting for the position of Executive Director, Discovery

The Executive Director, Discovery will be a member of the Executive Committee and will be responsible for identifying, enabling, and investing in potential breakthrough research and frontier science to drive significant discoveries across biomedical sciences, humanities, social sciences, clinical research, and physical sciences with relevance to life, health and well-being.

Key responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

1. Overseeing research funding processes and functions at Wellcome.
2. Creating a dynamic portfolio of discovery research, identifying 'once in a generation' funding opportunities that will lead to scientific breakthroughs.
3. Developing and maintaining close links with external partners, stakeholders and contacts in the UK and global scientific communities and other funding agencies.

To apply please submit a document containing your CV and a short supporting statement.

Wellcome has appointed global search firm Egon Zehnder to support this search. Applications received by Wellcome using the apply button may be forwarded to Egon Zehnder.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications for this position, only those who have been selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Our Hybrid Way of Working

At Wellcome 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. The appointed candidate should be willing to travel internationally.

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do

We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.