Executive Director, Solutions

Salary: £400,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 22nd September

 

Founded in 1936, Wellcome is a politically and financially independent global charitable foundation, dedicated to supporting research to improve health, based in London, UK. It funds its work with the returns from an investment portfolio, which is managed in-house and currently stands at £37bn. ​Wellcome’s vision is a healthier future for everyone, which it works to achieve through its mission of supporting science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone.

 

 

We are now recruiting for the position of Executive Director, Solutions

The Executive Director, Solutions will be a member of the Executive Committee and will be responsible for supporting transformative research investments, public engagement, and policy influence in the Solutions programmes (Climate and Health, Infectious Diseases, and Mental Health) to develop solutions, including pharmaceuticals, technologies, and other interventions, that deliver significant worldwide results in health and wellbeing.

 

The Executive Director, Solutions will be a member of the Executive Committee and will be responsible for leading transformative research in the Solutions programmes (Climate and Health, Infectious Diseases, and Mental Health) to develop treatments, products, and cures that deliver significant worldwide results in health, wellbeing, and commercial enterprise.

 

Key responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Leading delivery of Wellcome’s 3 Solutions programmes, driving strategic thinking, solutions, translation and implementation

• Championing new models of innovation, multi-stakeholder partnerships, coalition-building, and collective impact

• Advocating for Wellcome’s mission through a range of media and public fora, demonstrating what Wellcome has achieved across its strategic partnerships

 

Wellcome has ambitious goals to improve equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion which it is determined to embed across its workforce, and in the delivery of its strategy. As such, applications are actively sought from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups.

 

You can view the full role specification and candidate pack on our website.

 

To apply please submit a document containing your CV and a short supporting statement.

 

Wellcome has appointed global search firm Egon Zehnder to support this search. Applications received by Wellcome using the apply button may be forwarded to Egon Zehnder.

 

Due to the anticipated volume of applications for this position, only those who have been selected for further consideration will be contacted. Details of Egon Zehnder’s privacy policy can be found at https://www.egonzehnder.com/privacy-policy

 

Our Hybrid Way of Working 

 

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best.

 

At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office. The appointed candidate should be willing to travel internationally.

 

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do 

 

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at . 

 

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