Head of Global Open Data & AI Training

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Relocation package

Annual leave

Job summary

EMBL-EBI Cambridge is recruiting a Head of EMBL-EBI Training to lead strategic direction and delivery of open bioinformatics training at scale.

Reporting to the Head of EICAT and the Head of Knowledge Management, you will inspire the Training team, shape partnerships with ELIXIR and UNESCO, and drive global capacity building.

This role requires a PhD or equivalent, 5+ years of leadership in scientific training, and a track record of securing external funding.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in life sciences, engineering, or related field.
• At least five years’ experience in advanced scientific or technical training leadership.
• Strong track record delivering high-quality training across academia, industry, government and public sector.
• Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects and securing external funding.

Responsibilities

• Strategic direction: develop and deliver long-term training portfolio strategy.
• Programme innovation: identify emerging scientific areas and AI-driven opportunities.
• Team leadership: inspire and guide the EMBL-EBI Training team.
• Stakeholder engagement: build collaborative relationships with EMBL-EBI, EMBL, ELIXIR and global partners.
• Global capacity building: strengthen EMBL’s role in international training initiatives and open data education.
• Operational excellence: oversee contributions to EMBL’s external training portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

PhD in life sciences or related field

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

EMBL-EBI Cambridge is recruiting a Head of EMBL-EBI Training to lead strategic direction and delivery of open bioinformatics training at scale.

Reporting to the Head of EICAT and the Head of Knowledge Management, you will inspire the Training team, shape partnerships with ELIXIR and UNESCO, and drive global capacity building.

This role requires a PhD or equivalent, 5+ years of leadership in scientific training, and a track record of securing external funding.