Genomics Network Manager

Progress Educational Trust; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in bioethics is hiring a Genomics Network Manager to establish and lead a new network focusing on genomic research. This full-time role involves engaging diverse stakeholders, managing projects, and addressing ethical uncertainties in genomics while working closely with the broader community.

Qualifications

• Experience in research or policy development, ideally in genomics.
• Proven ability to manage projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and managing a cross-sector genomics network.
• Designing and facilitating stakeholder workshops.
• Conducting research and developing guidance on ethical issues.

Skills

Research

Policy Development

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Job description

Contract: Two-year fixed-term contract. Open to secondments.

Hours: Full time (35 hours per week).

Location: London, with option to work from home for part of the week.

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is seeking an experienced researcher or policy professional to establish and lead the coordination of a new genomics network of stakeholders, to help shape the future of genomic research and healthcare.

As Genomics Network Manager, you will play a vital role in working with the sector to identify, discuss and address areas of ethical and regulatory uncertainty, and develop resources that support responsible innovation in genomics.

Key responsibilities include:

• Establishing and managing a cross-sector network and working group made up of diverse stakeholders including researchers, clinicians, patients, regulators, and policymakers.
• Designing and facilitating stakeholder workshops and working group meetings.
• Conducting research and co-developing guidance on emerging ethical and regulatory issues.
• Managing relationships with commissioners, collaborators, and the wider genomics community.
• Translating complex issues into accessible outputs for policy, regulatory, clinical, and/or public audiences.

We are looking for someone with strong experience in research or policy development, ideally in genomics or a related field. You will have a proven ability to manage projects involving multiple stakeholders, and be able to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

This role is based within NCOB but will work closely with the broader genomics community.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of ethical policy development in one of the most dynamic fields of science.

To find out more and to apply for this role, go here .

Closing date for applications: 9.30am (BST), Monday 2 June 2025