Biologics Innovation Ecosystem Programme Lead

LSTM; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as the Biologics Innovation Ecosystem Programme Lead in Liverpool, where you'll spearhead a major initiative to enhance biologics innovation. This role involves strategic leadership across research collaborations, driving the development of advanced medicines, and ensuring alignment with innovation priorities. Enjoy competitive benefits including generous leave and a supportive work environment focused on inclusion.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous occupational pension schemes

Discounted staff membership to sports facilities

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts and cashback offers

Cycle to work scheme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading research collaborations.
• Strong understanding of biologics and advanced medicines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of the BRITE programme objectives.
• Engage with academic, industry, and policy stakeholders.
• Manage programme governance and reporting effectively.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Innovation Management

Education

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

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Biologics Innovation Ecosystem Programme Lead, Liverpool

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Client:

LSTM

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

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.