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About the Role

The Wellcome Trust is seeking a Technology Lead, Discovery (Data Linkage and Data Architecture) to advance data linkage and architecture in support of Wellcome’s Discovery strategy. This role involves leading high-impact data and technology initiatives from concept to delivery, fostering research collaborations, and shaping strategic priorities to maximize the impact of the Discovery Data for Science and Health team.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop funding opportunities in data linkage, data architecture, and digital technologies supporting Wellcome’s Discovery strategy.
Build an expert understanding of the health data landscape, particularly in the UK, to inform investment decisions and shape strategic priorities.
Lead and deliver funding activities, including landscape reviews, funding calls, and requests for proposals.
Develop strong partnerships with researchers, funders, industry, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with colleagues across Discovery, Solutions, Equity, and Policy teams to align priorities and strengthen data and digital technology investments.
Provide leadership and oversight across key initiatives, ensuring high-quality outputs, managing risks and budgets, and contributing to an inclusive team culture.

Requirements

Strong background in health data, scientific research, or digital technologies.
Deep understanding of the UK health data landscape and its potential to advance science and health research.
Comfortable leading complex projects and building relationships across research, funding, and industry communities.
Ability to use technical expertise to shape strategic decisions.
Curious, collaborative, and adaptable with excellent communication skills.
Demonstrable knowledge of current trends in data linkage, data architecture, and digital technologies in science and health research.
Experience working with health-relevant or scientific data in a technical and/or strategic capacity.
Deep domain knowledge of the UK health data landscape, including key institutions, initiatives, and infrastructure.
Ability to manage relationships with key partners and stakeholders in the UK health data space.

Skills

Data linkage
Data architecture
Digital technologies
Health data
Scientific research
Project leadership
Relationship building
Technical expertise
Strategic decision-making
Communication

Location

Euston Road offices
Remote

Work Type

Permanent
Hybrid

Experience Level

PhD, MD or equivalent level of training in a quantitative, computational, clinical, biological or physical science discipline

Education Level

PhD, MD or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

£74,960.00 - £93,700

Benefits

Flexible working options

About the Company

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation that improves health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.
Committed to spending £16bn in the ten years to 2032, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and addressing mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health.
The Discovery team focuses on investing in people and ideas that generate new knowledge and deeper understanding of life, health, and wellbeing.
A major focus of the Discovery department is to advance ambitions through investments in data, digital tools, technologies, and AI.

Equal Opportunity

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
Committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
Happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
Recruitment processes are inclusive to everyone.
Adjustments are made for people who have a disability or long-term condition.