Senior Manager, AI Tools & Technology Strategy

wellcome; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health by funding science, policy, and partnerships. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Tools, Technology & AI to drive our discovery research capabilities and investments in data, AI and emerging technologies.

You will shape funding priorities, build partnerships and work with internal and external stakeholders to maximise impact across health challenges and discovery research globally.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research experience, with substantial experience in research, funding, innovation, technology or related environment.
• Demonstrable expertise in tools, technologies, methodologies and/or AI relevant to health-related research.
• Experience coordinating complex strategic programmes, portfolios or initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Wellcome's approach to tools, technologies, methodologies and AI across Discovery Research, shaping funding priorities, partnerships and activities.
• Identify emerging opportunities through horizon scanning and landscape analysis, engaging researchers and funders to invest where impact is greatest.
• Collaborate with the Data for Science & Health team to develop a coordinated AI strategy and maximise influence.
• Provide insight into opportunities and challenges facing the research community to inform strategy and funding decisions.
• Monitor portfolio activity and use data to improve funding, engagement and impact.

Education

PhD or equivalent research experience

Job description

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health by funding science, policy, and partnerships. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Tools, Technology & AI to drive our discovery research capabilities and investments in data, AI and emerging technologies.

You will shape funding priorities, build partnerships and work with internal and external stakeholders to maximise impact across health challenges and discovery research globally.