Head of Strategic Biomedical Data Research

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford's Oxford Population Health invites applications for a senior role leading strategic scientific development within the Big Data Institute. The post holder will provide senior scientific coordination and strategic support to advance the Institute’s research mission, reporting to the BDI Director.

The role combines strategic implementation with operational leadership, coordinating major programmes and partnerships, training initiatives, and financial planning across departments.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification, ideally a doctorate in biomedical data science or related field.
• Experience coordinating externally funded research programmes and multi-institutional collaborations.
• Experience contributing to financial oversight and business planning.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to develop information for senior decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate major research programmes and partnerships across the Institute.
• Support training initiatives, including the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Health Data Science.
• Lead communications and events activity and contribute to operational and financial planning.
• Work with finance and research support teams on reporting, performance monitoring and long-term planning for shared resources.

Skills

Strategic coordination

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Financial oversight

Education

Doctorate preferred

Job description

University of Oxford's Oxford Population Health invites applications for a senior role leading strategic scientific development within the Big Data Institute. The post holder will provide senior scientific coordination and strategic support to advance the Institute’s research mission, reporting to the BDI Director.

The role combines strategic implementation with operational leadership, coordinating major programmes and partnerships, training initiatives, and financial planning across departments.