Programme Director UK&I

Clinisys; Woking; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinisys is seeking an experienced Programme Director to lead the delivery of complex healthcare IT transformation programmes across the UK & I. You will oversee LIMS/LIS, pathology and Order Communications projects with executive governance and strong client engagement.

In this role you will work with NHS and healthcare stakeholders, champion digital transformation, drive improvement across delivery methods, and ensure readiness from sales through delivery while guiding teams and budgets.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale healthcare IT programmes.
• Proven track record delivering LIMS/LIS or pathology projects.
• Experience with governance, risks, dependencies, and escalations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of pathology, LIMS/LIS, and Order Communications programmes.
• Provide executive-level oversight of delivery and governance.
• Engage NHS and healthcare stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery frameworks.

Skills

Healthcare IT

LIMS/LIS

Stakeholder management

Programme governance

Leadership

Education

PRINCE2 MSP

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Building an AI‑first organisation is central to Clinisys’ purpose and the impact we deliver. As a global provider of intelligent diagnostic informatics solutions, we build AI‑enabled, cloud‑based platforms to enhance diagnostic workflows across healthcare, life sciences, and public health. By applying intelligent technology thoughtfully and responsibly, we help laboratories and testing environments operate more effectively, generate meaningful insights at scale, and ultimately support healthier and safer communities. Operating across more than 30 countries, Clinisys expects all colleagues—regardless of role or function — to work confidently with AI‑enabled tools, apply digital and analytical thinking, and continuously adapt as technologies evolve, must drive an AI first sense of purpose and urgency.

Clinisys has built an unrivalled reputation for deploying complex diagnostic networks and academic centres – and is the only provider to repetitively deliver to all disciplines end-to-end – at scale. Fostering healthier communities.

Purpose

We are looking for an experienced ProgrammeDirector to lead the successful delivery of complex healthcare IT transformation programmes across the UK&I.

Programme & Portfolio Leadership

• Lead a portfolio of large-scale pathology, laboratory information system (LIMS/LIS), and Order Communications implementation programmes.
• Provide executive-level oversight of programme delivery, governance, risks, issues, and escalations.
• Engage with customer executives, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), and key stakeholders throughout programme lifecycles.
• Ensure successful transition from sales through project initiation, delivery, and closure.
• Drive continuous improvement across programme management processes, tools, and delivery frameworks.
• Support project teams to deliver contractual commitments while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Monitor programme performance, quality, timelines, and commercial outcomes.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the senior client-facing representative for strategic programmes.
• Build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders within NHS and healthcare organisations.
• Lead programme governance meetings and executive steering groups.
• Manage senior-level escalations and ensure successful resolution of complex delivery challenges.
• Provide strategic guidance to customers throughout major transformation programmes.

Operational Excellence & Digital Transformation

• Champion modern delivery practices, automation, data-driven decision-making, and AI-enabled ways of working.
• Leverage data, analytics, and reporting to improve programme visibility and performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, customer experience, and delivery outcomes.
• Promote the responsible use of AI and emerging technologies across Professional Services teams.

Commercial & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Support key sales opportunities through delivery planning, solution shaping, pricing discussions, and customer presentations.
• Collaborate with commercial, product, and technical teams to ensure delivery readiness.
• Contribute to contract reviews and programme planning activities.
• Influence product direction through customer and delivery insights.

People Leadership

• Coach, mentor, and develop Programme Managers, Project Managers, Consultants, and SMEs.
• Drive high performance and accountability across delivery teams.
• Support organisational change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build capability in programme management, digital tools, analytics, and AI adoption.

Financial Management

• Own the financial performance of your programme portfolio.
• Monitor revenue, profitability, forecasting, and programme budgets.
• Ensure robust financial governance and reporting.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to improve programme outcomes and margins.

Skills & Experience

Essential Experience

• Significant experience leading large-scale healthcare IT programmes.
• Proven track record delivering complex LIMS/LIS, Order Communications, EPR, pathology, or wider healthcare transformation programmes.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent programmes and project teams.
• Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders.
• Experience managing programme governance, risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations.
• Demonstrable experience driving organisational change and improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring capability.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a healthcare software vendor, consultancy, or healthcare technology provider.
• Knowledge of pathology, laboratory information systems, or broader NHS clinical workflows.
• Experience supporting commercial bids, proposals, and pre-sales activities.
• PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent programme management qualifications.
• Experience using programme reporting, analytics, and visualisation tools such as Power BI.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong consulting and advisory capabilities.
• Commercially aware with strong financial management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to programme delivery.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.
• Passion for digital transformation and continuous improvement.

This role requires a working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and the ability to leverage them to improve processes and outcomes. A core understanding of AI concepts is required and must be able to demonstrate the use of AI tools in a professional setting.

Onboarding

As part of our onboarding process, all new employees will be required to attend / travel to the office on their first day of employment. This requirement is essential for onboarding activities, including the identity verification, completion of necessary documentation, receiving your IT equipment, introductions to key team members, and orientation to Clinisys policies and procedures.