Head of Research Infrastructure & Transformation

Great Ormond Street Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital in London seeks a senior leader to head the Research & Innovation Core Infrastructure function. You will oversee research data systems, grants support, and capital projects, ensuring delivery against strategic priorities across clinical, research and corporate teams.

The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic development, managing a sizeable budget and a multi-disciplinary team to enable world-leading paediatric research and infrastructure investments in

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a complex environment (NHS, university or research charity).
• Proven track record delivering strategic programmes and major external funding proposals.
• Knowledge of NHS R&I infrastructure, funding landscape, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Research & Innovation Core Infrastructure function.
• Oversee research data systems, grants support, and capital infrastructure.
• Drive digital transformation and value-led project delivery across organisations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Programme management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Education

Master’s degree in life sciences or medical research

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Data management systems

Digital transformation tools

Job description

Great Ormond Street Hospital in London seeks a senior leader to head the Research & Innovation Core Infrastructure function. You will oversee research data systems, grants support, and capital projects, ensuring delivery against strategic priorities across clinical, research and corporate teams.

The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic development, managing a sizeable budget and a multi-disciplinary team to enable world-leading paediatric research and infrastructure investments in