Director, Data Strategy & Partnerships

Genomics; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Cycle-to-Work

Year-end company shutdown

Job summary

Genomics is seeking a senior data strategy lead to shape data partnerships across biobanks, health networks and trial data. You will translate landscape, design data sourcing, negotiate terms and secure buy-in from tech, legal, business development and life science partners.

You will work with engineering to operationalise new data sources into the platform for consulting teams and Life Science partners. A PhD in genetics/genomics or equivalent is preferred, with a track record of

Qualifications

• You’ve designed and executed a genetic/genomic data strategy at biobank or population-cohort scale.
• You’ve negotiated data access and commercial terms with academic, government, non-profit and industry partners, including complex, multi-party data sharing agreements.
• You have a strong grounding in statistical/population genetics (GWAS and post-GWAS methods) to judge data value.
• You’re a credible strategic partner to engineering, legal, commercial and scientific leadership.
• You’ve led or contributed to multi-institutional collaborations or consortia.

Responsibilities

• Translate landscape into a prioritised roadmap for Data and Research Engineering teams.
• Own data sourcing and partnerships framework across tiers with biobanks and health data networks.
• Build business cases for data investments and secure buy‑in from senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners and scientific communities.
• Work with engineering to operationalise new data sources into the platform.

Skills

Genetic/genomic data strategy

Data access negotiation

Statistical genetics (GWAS)

Strategic partnership

Multi-institution collaborations

Education

PhD or equivalent in genetics/genomics/statistical genetics/epidemiology

Job description

Location: Oxford or London (Hybrid)

The Mission: Why We Exist

Genomics is a science-led transatlantic TechBio combining large-scale genetic and health data with proprietary analytics to accelerate drug discovery and advance predictive, preventative healthcare. We are united by a single vision to help people live longer healthier lives, using the power of genomics.

Genomics aims to help people live longer, healthier lives in two ways: super-charging drug discovery and development for novel treatments with our AI-enabled advanced genetic analytics platform, and by helping people understand their personal risk of common chronic diseases through polygenic risk scores - giving doctors and health systems the chance to get the right people into the right prevention, screening and treatment programmes at the right time.

A Day in the Life

• Scan the competitive and scientific landscape - new data modalities, cohorts and therapeutic-area coverage - and translate what you find into a prioritised roadmap for our Data and Research Engineering teams.

• Own our data sourcing and partnerships framework across tiers, negotiating access and commercial terms with biobanks, health data networks and TechBios.

• Build the business case for new data investments and secure buy-in from senior stakeholders across tech, legal, business development and commercial teams.

• Build and maintain relationships with strategic external partners and the wider scientific community - including leading cross-institutional workshops or consortia.

• Work with engineering leadership to operationalise new data sources into the platform, making them actionable for our consulting teams and their Life Science partners.

Who You Are

• You've designed and executed a genetic/genomic data strategy at biobank or population-cohort scale, and know how to spot a gap in a dataset before anyone else does.

• You've negotiated data access and commercial terms with academic, government, non-profit and industry partners, including complex, multi-party data sharing agreements.

• You have a strong grounding in statistical/population genetics (GWAS and post-GWAS methods) - enough to judge the scientific and commercial value of a dataset or partnership without needing to lean on others.

• You're a credible strategic partner to engineering, legal, commercial and scientific leadership, with a track record of winning senior executive buy-in.

• You've led or contributed to multi-institutional collaborations or consortia, and can explain complex data strategy clearly to technical and non-technical audiences alike.

• You hold a PhD (or equivalent industry experience) in genetics, genomics, statistical genetics, epidemiology or a related quantitative discipline.

Your Package

We are committed to providing a transparent, supportive, and rewarding work environment.

Compensation & Growth

• Competitive Salary: Salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure top-of-market compensation.

• Clear Career Path: A straightforward, open progression framework means you'll always know the path to promotion and how to achieve your next career goal.

• Continuous Learning: Including external courses and a wide library of L&D materials, because your growth is our success.

Wellbeing & Time Off

• Holiday: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus an extra 3-day company-wide shutdown at year-end.

• Financial & Health Security: Robust benefits including a market-leading pension scheme, comprehensive private health insurance for you and your family with NO excess, critical illness, and life assurance.

• Enhanced Leave: Enhanced paid family leave to support all new parents.

Work Environment & Culture

• Flexible Working: Hybrid Working (e.g., From our London, Oxford Office)

• Truly Inclusive Time Off: Our 'Bank Your Bank Holiday' program allows you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance to you.

• Vibrant Social Culture: From regular Town Halls and team picnics to organised sports events, our social committee ensures frequent opportunities to connect and celebrate.

• Green Commute: Cycle-to-Work scheme and convenient office locations near major transport hubs.

We are dedicated to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.