Biologics Innovation Ecosystem Programme Lead

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine seeks a Biologics Innovation Ecosystem Programme Lead to enhance the development of biologics-based health technologies in the Liverpool region. The successful candidate will supervise a key regional initiative, ensuring strategic alignment and effective stakeholder collaboration, while contributing to a significant innovation ecosystem.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Generous occupational pension schemes

Discounted staff membership to University of Liverpool Sports Centre

Employee assistance programme for well-being

High street discounts and cashback offers

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leadership within an academic or biotechnology environment.
• Strong communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with programme management and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and coordination of the BRITE programme.
• Oversee programme governance and manage key performance indicators.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to foster collaboration and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

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The Biologics Regional Innovation and Technology Ecosystem (BRITE) Project

This 3-year initiative, funded by Research England, represents a major regional initiative focused on establishing a robust biologics innovation ecosystem across the Liverpool City Region and the Northern Powerhouse. With a focus on monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and complex medicines, the project will strengthen collaboration between leading academic institutions and industry partners, accelerating the development and commercialisation of biologics-based health technologies.

Lead the future of biologics innovation as programme Lead!

As the Biologics Innovation Ecosystem Programme Lead, you will provide strategic leadership and overall coordination of the BRITE programme.

Within the role, you will oversee the successful delivery of the programme’s objectives, ensuring alignment with institutional and regional innovation priorities. Leading collaboration between LSTM and regional Higher Education Institutions, you will manage programme governance and reporting, and ensure delivery against key performance indicators.

Acting as the central point of contact for the BRITE initiative, you will engage with senior academic, industry, and policy stakeholders to drive the development of a strong biologics innovation ecosystem, with a particular focus on monoclonal antibodies and advanced medicines. You will also play a key role in embedding innovation and enterprise practice across LSTM, supporting long-term institutional and regional impact.

(To see a full list of responsibilities and requirements, see the job description attached.)

Additional Benefits Of Joining LSTM

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being
• High street discounts and cashback offers
• Government-backed cycle to work scheme
• Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies
  
  

Application Process

To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report: https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

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