Teams at The Francis Crick Institute

Develops commercial opportunities and strategic partnerships for a biomedical research institute. Responsibilities include building business cases through market research and financial analysis, engaging scientists and senior stakeholders, developing pricing strategies, supporting negotiations, managing commercial projects, and expanding opportunities across research infrastructure, technology, consultancy, and other services.

Lead the development and delivery of strategic equity, diversity and inclusion programmes across the Francis Crick Institute. Responsibilities include designing flagship initiatives, building partnerships, supporting women into senior scientific leadership, developing business cases and funding propositions, commissioning research, evaluating pilots, preparing executive and board materials, and representing the institute externally. The role requires strategic programme leadership, stakeholder influence, strong communication, facilitation, and experience working within complex research or higher education environments.

Manage pre-award research grants activities, supporting scientists with funding opportunity identification, proposal development, budgets, approvals, funder requirements, due diligence, and grant agreements. Coordinate with funders, collaborators, Legal, and internal teams to progress applications and transition successful awards into activation. The role also contributes to improving grants processes, systems, and operational practices.