Commercial Director

Our Future Health; London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000; Full time

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Director who will lead the commercialisation of Our Future Health’s groundbreaking data whose success will directly impact our ability to invest in research, drive innovation, and ultimately create a healthier future for millions. The Commercial Director will be at the forefront of externalising one of the UK’s most important research assets, translating its potential into real-world value for life sciences, healthcare, and research partners.

Despite big improvements in healthcare in our lifetimes, today millions of people in the UK still live in poor health as they get older. Diseases like cancer, dementia, diabetes, and heart disease affect the lives of many people in our communities. Our goal is to create a world-leading resource for health research, to improve our understanding and spot the patterns of how and why common diseases start, so treatments can begin sooner and be more effective.

Our Future Health will be the UK’s largest ever health research programme, bringing people together to develop new ways to detect, prevent, and treat diseases. We are a charity, supported by the UK Government, in partnership with charities and industry. We work closely with the NHS and with public authorities across all nations and regions of the UK.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll have the autonomy to build a scalable, sustainable revenue model from the ground up, working cross-functionally with product, marketing, and compliance teams while ensuring every partnership reflects the integrity and ambition of our mission. Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Developing and executing a commercial sales strategy that aligns with Our Future Health’s mission and goals.
• Leading negotiations and securing partnerships with key customer groups.
• Establishing and managing a robust sales pipeline, ensuring consistent revenue growth.
• Collaborating with internal teams, including product, legal, and compliance, to structure deals that maximise value while adhering to regulatory guidelines.
• Representing Our Future Health at industry events, conferences, and key stakeholder meetings to promote the organisation’s data value proposition.
• Managing and developing a sales team as the function scales, ensuring high performance and alignment with business objectives.
• Responsible for revenue forecasting, setting sales targets, and tracking pipeline performance, working closely with finance and executive leadership to align revenue expectations with business goals.
• Providing key commercial insights to the product and data teams, shaping the roadmap based on market demand and customer feedback. Your input will be critical in defining data access models, pricing strategies, and new product offerings.
• Demonstrating support of organisational compliance requirements, including policies, procedures, and controls.

Minimum Requirements:

You will have proven sales leadership experience in a high-growth environment, ideally within life sciences, healthcare, or data-driven organisations. To succeed in this role, you will also have some of the following skills:

• Ability to build a structured, scalable approach to monetising Our Future Health’s data, ensuring a long-term revenue pipeline.
• Experience negotiating and closing high-value commercial agreements, particularly in data licensing, research collaborations, or strategic partnerships.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in the UK and internationally, including GDPR, data ethics, and industry-specific regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with marketing, product, and legal teams to ensure the commercial function is aligned with organisational priorities.
• Ability to engage and influence senior leaders, C-suite executives, and policymakers in both commercial and government sectors.
• Proven ability to build, manage, and scale a sales function, hiring and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) to track sales performance and refine strategy.
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), preferably in business, life sciences, healthcare, or a related field.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Up to £110,000 per annum basic salary.
• Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
• 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
• Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
• Career Growth & Development – £500 per year to spend on Learnerbly, our learning platform, plus regular appraisals and development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
• Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice.
• £1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
• Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• A Great Place to Work – We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.

Join us - let’s prevent disease together.