Strategic Partnerships Insight Lead

Cancer Research UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

High flex in-office 1-2 days/week

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Insight Manager in Stratford, London. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers a hybrid pattern, with office presence 1–2 days per week, and a salary of £37,000–£42,000 plus benefits.

You will shape partnerships with medical research charities, funders and non-commercial groups, delivering insight and operational support to senior stakeholders. You will lead portfolio planning, identify opportunities, manage governance, and maintain

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in a biomedical or life sciences subject
• Experience in a medical research funding organisation is desirable
• Strong analytical ability to translate data into insights and recommendations

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnerships portfolio planning and reporting and tracking progress against KPIs
• Provide operational and project management support across the team
• Own due diligence processes and ensure compliance with organisational policies
• Gather insights on the research funding landscape and identify new opportunities
• Prepare engagement strategies and briefing notes for senior stakeholders

Skills

Organisation & planning

Analytical mindset

Communication

Collaboration

MS Office

Strategic thinking

External trends awareness

Independent working

Education

Degree in Biomedical/Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cancer Research UK is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Insight Manager in Stratford, London. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers a hybrid pattern, with office presence 1–2 days per week, and a salary of £37,000–£42,000 plus benefits.

You will shape partnerships with medical research charities, funders and non-commercial groups, delivering insight and operational support to senior stakeholders. You will lead portfolio planning, identify opportunities, manage governance, and maintain