ELIXIR Director

Overview

ELIXIR is a pan‑European distributed research infrastructure for life‑science data, built on people, trust and collaboration.

The organization seeks an exceptional leader to guide ELIXIR through its next phase of development and to shape the future of life‑science data infrastructure in Europe.

The ELIXIR Director reports to the ELIXIR Board and delivers the organization’s mission, strategy and objectives in partnership with governance bodies, Nodes and the broader stakeholder community.

The role requires a life‑sciences specialist with practical experience in bioinformatics and a deep understanding of the needs of bioscience data users in academia and industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for ELIXIR and lead the ELIXIR Hub.
• Deliver ELIXIR’s mission, strategy and objectives through partnership with ELIXIR’s governance bodies, Nodes and other stakeholders.
• Articulate a clear and compelling vision for ELIXIR and inspire staff, Member States, national Nodes, researchers, service providers, funders, industry partners and users across Europe to work collectively towards shared goals.
• Build trust, foster collaboration and drive alignment across autonomous organizations within a federated and distributed governance model.
• Lead through influence, partnership and consensus‑building rather than direct managerial authority.
• Communicate the excitement and impact of complex scientific projects to a wide range of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading at a multinational level and engaging with international institutions and funding agencies.
• Awareness of sensitivities when operating across countries and scientific disciplines.
• Strong ability to set a long‑term vision and determine the means to achieve it.
• Expertise in bioinformatics and an awareness of the needs of bioscience data users.
• Experience working in distributed, federated governance structures.

Benefits

• Financial incentives: Monthly family, child and non‑resident allowances; annual salary review; pension scheme; death benefit; long‑term care; accident‑at‑work and unemployment insurances.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid patterns.
• Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including prescriptions, dental and optical cover).
• Generous time off: 30 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays.
• Relocation package including an installation grant if required.
• Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on‑site library, subsidised gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities on campus and remotely.
• Family benefits: On‑site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous paid maternity and parental leave, holiday clubs, monthly family and child allowances.
• Benefits for non‑UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non‑resident allowance.
• Diversity & Inclusion

At ELIXIR, diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence.

We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, identities, nationalities and other diverse backgrounds.

All employees and applicants enjoy equal opportunity and we commit to diversity, equity and inclusion across all aspects of our work.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and CV through our online system.

The application window closes on 10August2026 at 23:59CET.

We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

For informal inquiries, contact ELIXIR.

Director@perrettlaver. com.

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