Technology Manager, Data for Science and Health

WELLCOME TRUST
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4 months ago
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Salary: £78,900Closing date: Monday 13 January 2025Contract type: Permanent

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.

The Data for Science and Health (DSH) team is looking for a Technology Manager to develop, shape and execute projects related to digital technology which advance the strategies of Wellcome's Mental Health and / or Discovery Research strategies.

Science and health are increasingly computational disciplines: from new tools and methods in artificial intelligence, computational modelling and analysis, to policies and standards for data collection and sharing - the effective use of data and data science is central to the success of Wellcome's strategy.

We are looking for a Technology Manager to join our team. You will be collaborating with our colleagues in Welcome's Mental Health and Discovery Research Strategic Programs to develop a vision for the software and digital infrastructure needed to catalyse research in the field.

In this role you will :Develop, evaluate and execute projects related to digital tools which advance and the objectives of Wellcome's Mental Health and Discovery Research strategies.

Draw on appropriate expertise and data from across physical, biological and social sciences, humanities, industry and other funders to contribute to a strategic view of the digital technology landscape relevant to Wellcome,

Work with the Head of Digital Technologies for Discovery Research and Mental Health, and others in the DSH team, to develop productive relationships with the Discovery Research and Mental Health teams by generously sharing expertise and developing a mutual understanding of priorities and shared objectives.

Support digital tools funding across Research Programmes by helping to set and support common approaches, providing expert technical advice to other teams and working with the DSH team to develop a portfolio view of digital technologies across Wellcome's current funding and pipeline.

Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments.

To be successful in this role you will have :Good knowledge of the current state of and trends in data & digital technologies in science and health.

Technical knowledge or training relevant to our Mental Health and/or Discovery Research programs. In particular we are interested to hear from candidates with a background in leveraging advanced data analysis methods, software development for digital interventions or experience in the commercial / technology sector for science and health impact leveraging digital technologies.

An analytical and entrepreneurial approach to identifying and pursuing high-value problems related to data and digital technologies which advance a broader strategy.

Ability to thrive in a matrix working environment, working with members of team to develop and deliver complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application.

Our offices will be closed from Friday 20th December until Thursday 2nd January 2025. We will not be able to respond to emails sent to during this time and will reply to any queries on or after Thursday 2nd January 2025.

Interview dates: w/c 10th February 2025

You can view the full job description on our website

You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website

Our Hybrid Way of Working

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. 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.

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome.

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. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at .

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