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Insights Senior Analyst, Global Health & Diagnostics

Job Title: Insights Senior Analyst, Global Health & Diagnostics

Location: Edinburgh or London

Job Type: Fixed term 1 year

Application: CV and Cover Letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Agencies: We will only work with recruitment partners on our preferred supplier list and will not engage with speculative CVs submitted.

Are you passionate about making life science life changing and delivering impact for patients? We want to hear from you.

About the role

The Insights team is LifeArc’s central resource for analysing scientific, competitive and IP landscapes to support strategy, project selection and portfolio decisions. The team works closely with LifeArc Ventures and our Translational Challenges to analyse the potential of translational life science opportunities, informing decision making and ensuring LifeArc achieves maximum patient impact.

As the Senior Analyst for Global Health & Diagnostics, you will act as the team’s subject-matter expert for diagnostics across LifeArc’s business areas, with a focus on supporting the Global Health Translational Challenge (GH TC), as well as to support diagnostic projects across LifeArc. You should bring a strong understanding of diagnostics development and knowledge of challenges and opportunities to tackle AMR. You will lead and manage analysis of scientific opportunities across diagnostics and digital/device modalities, supporting a range of translational approaches including funding calls, collaborations and internal development projects. You will also support diagnostic strategy development across the TCs through targeted landscaping and contribute to broader Insights projects beyond AMR and diagnostics where needed. This role works closely with the Insights Principal (Business Partner for the GH TC) and the wider TC team. Senior Analysts are also expected to take on matrix- and line-management responsibilities, mentor junior team members and contribute to improving Insights team processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver complex diligence and landscaping projects independently.
• Define project scope and analytical strategy with Principal Analysts and cross‑functional teams.
• Present clear, high‑impact insights to senior internal stakeholders to support strategic decision‑making.
• Proactively identify opportunities where Insights can add value across LifeArc.
• Provide training, mentoring and support for junior analysts.
• Recommend and implement improvements to Insights team ways of working.

Essential Experience & Education

• PhD in a relevant life sciences discipline related to AMR and/or Diagnostics, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of the global AMR challenge, including research landscape and practical interventions.
• In‑depth knowledge of diagnostic development (R&D, regulatory requirements, access/implementation), ideally in rare disease and/or global health contexts.
• Familiarity with the key stages involved in developing novel therapeutics.
• Conducting technical, IP and commercial due diligence and landscaping, using desk research and expert consultation.
• Assessing diagnostic and digital technology opportunities.
• Understanding the fundamentals of clinical development in diagnostics as well as therapeutics.
• Matrix and/or line management experience.
• Regular engagement with senior stakeholders, with clear examples of shaping strategic decisions.

Skills & Abilities

• Critical thinker with excellent analytical skills and a strong ability to learn quickly.
• Clear, impactful communicator who can convey complex analysis concisely.
• Able to influence senior stakeholders and build strong collaborative relationships.
• Motivates others and embodies LifeArc’s principles: purpose, innovation, collaboration and commitment.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.

About us:

LifeArc is a not-for-profit life science organisation, leading the way for change in rare diseases in the UK and supporting promising initiatives in global health. We seek out research in areas of unmet need that have great potential, providing support to help them become breakthroughs that change lives.

What we can offer you:

Focused on finding life changing solutions for underserved patients, our people thrive in an inclusive, and supportive environment that prioritises their health and wellbeing. Our multidisciplinary approach guarantees our people growth opportunities, while our culture of innovation and collaboration drives the impact we make delivering on our purpose of ‘putting patients at the centre of everything we do’. LifeArc is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to candidates with a disability or long-term health condition who meet the essential criteria for the role. Please note that in certain situations, such as high volumes of applications, it may not be practical to interview all eligible candidates. In these cases, we may need to select those who best meet the essential criteria. (At LifeArc, the Disability Confident Scheme’s ‘minimum criteria’ is referred to as ‘essential criteria’)

Salary will be determined by qualifications and experience along with other exceptional benefits. Because we understand everyone has different requirements, our flexible benefits allow you to choose those which are important to you. Our pension scheme offers employer contributions of up to 12%, private health insurance, and annual leave of 31 days PLUS bank holidays. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds, for example, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At LifeArc we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so whatever your background or lived experience, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply.

At LifeArc, we commit to advancing equal opportunities and building a diverse workforce by ensuring a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment experience for all. We employ individuals based on their suitability for the work to be performed and their potential for development, regardless of age, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion includes creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, is valued for who they are and has the opportunity to translate their potential.

We want every candidate to do their very best. If you require special assistance or reasonable adjustments, please be sure to let us know in advance what will be most useful for you and / or to discuss your needs.

We only work with recruitment partners on our preferred supplier list, and will not engage with speculative CVs submitted.

Please note we are actively recruiting, and the closing date may be brought forward if we find the right person for this role.

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