At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic initiatives for a pan-European life science research infrastructure.
- Company: ELIXIR, a collaborative hub for life science data across Europe.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, and comprehensive family health insurance.
- Other info: Engage with international partners and enjoy a dynamic, supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in life sciences while fostering collaboration across Europe.
- Qualifications: Expertise in life sciences and bioinformatics with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 100000 £ per year.
About ELIXIR ELIXIR is a pan-European distributed research infrastructure for life science data, built on people, trust, and collaboration.
It unites Europe's leading life science organisations in managing and safeguarding the increasing volume of data being generated by publicly funded research.
It coordinates, integrates and sustains bioinformatics resources across its member states and enables users in academia and industry to access services that are vital for their research.
Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership for the ELIXIR organisation, lead the ELIXIR Hub and deliver the mission, strategy and objectives in partnership with governance bodies, Nodes and stakeholders.
Develop and execute ELIXIR’s strategic direction, ensuring maximum scientific, societal and economic impact for members and the wider life science community.
Articulate a clear and compelling vision, inspire staff, Member States, national Nodes, researchers, service providers, funders, industry partners and users across Europe to work collectively toward shared goals.
Build trust, foster collaboration and drive alignment across organisations that retain significant autonomy, operating within a federated and distributed governance model.
Lead through influence, partnership and consensus‑building rather than direct managerial authority.
Engage with international institutions and funding agencies, operating at a multinational level and maintaining sensitivity to cultural and disciplinary differences.
Represent ELIXIR as its public face, conveying the excitement and impact of a complex scientific project to a wide range of stakeholders.
Qualifications Life sciences specialist with experience in the practical applications of bioinformatics.
Awareness of the needs of bioscience data users in both academia and industry.
Proven ability to set a long‑term vision and the means for its achievement.
Strong communication skills, able to convincingly convey scientific impact and inspire diverse audiences.
Experience operating at a multinational level, engaging with international partners and funding agencies.
Strong awareness of sensitivities involved in operating across countries and disciplines.
Benefits 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 working patterns.
Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including prescriptions and generous dental
ELIXIR Director in Essex employer: European Molecular Biology Laboratory
ELIXIR is an exceptional employer that champions collaboration and innovation in the life sciences sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, it offers flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work culture that values trust and partnership. Located at the heart of Europe's research landscape, ELIXIR provides unique opportunities to engage with leading organisations and make a significant impact on the future of bioinformatics.
Contact Details:
European Molecular Biology Laboratory Recruitment Team
