Senior Translation Partnership Manager England in London

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life‑changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges. We are growing our capability to engage with industry and R&D partners and are now seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Translation Partnership Manager to join the Innovation and Impact Department at Wellcome Sanger Institute. This new translation‑focused partnership function will sit within the Innovation and Business Engagement team alongside Business Development and Venture creation activities.

About the Role

This role is critical for expanding the institute’s impact, as well as contributing to our scientific excellence by delivering opportunities for our scientists to engage with diverse scientific communities. The Sanger institute is committed to applying its scientific outputs, capability and expertise towards the development of new products and services that could benefit society. One of the routes we do so is by collaborating with industry and sharing our scientific capabilities with partners who can build on our insight to solve real world challenges.

You will be responsible for

• Identifying and promoting opportunities for Sanger to collaborate with translational partners, including industry, for formalising relationships into appropriate structures, and for managing the post‑deal process, with the support of an Alliance Manager.

About You

You will work closely with our faculty to support their industry engagement plan and to create new opportunities for them to engage. You will be passionate about science and capable of articulating the value and fit of our research for industry R&D. You will be able to define and negotiate partnership structures that protect and add value to the institute.

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Understanding of genomics and biodata science capabilities, and how they can benefit industry partners.
• Deep expertise in developing framework for collaborative R&D, from single project to consortium frameworks.
• Understanding of the academic research culture and open science.
• Substantial experience in business development and partnership development, with the ability to identify, develop, negotiate, and manage strategic collaborations. Experience within an academic, research, healthcare, or innovation‑focused environment would be advantageous.
• Proven track record in establishing and nurturing partnerships with industry stakeholders, securing funding, and managing collaborative projects.
• Proven experience of structuring and negotiating a range of partnership legal agreements (collaboration, co‑development, services, consortium…).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior industry executives and institute stakeholders effectively.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• A team player with a collaborative attitude, internally and with external partners.
• Long‑term relationship builder.
• “Big picture” thinker who can articulate how a relationship creates value for both the institute and an industry partner.
• Self‑motivated, pragmatic, goal‑oriented, comfortable working independently.

About Us

We are a small, supportive, and mission‑driven team. We are part of the recently formed Innovation and Impact Department whose role is to amplify scientific excellence, enabling our scientists to deliver the Institute’s mission and accelerating real world impact.

Other Information

• Hybrid role, minimum of 3 days per week on campus.

Application Process

Please apply with your CV and a Cover letter explaining your motivation for applying and how your skills and experience meet the above essential criteria.

Salary per annum £55,025 - £65,000

Job family Support and Strategy Grade 1

Contract Type Permanent

Recruitment Process Interviews will take place on the 1st, 3rd and 4th of September.

Closing date 9th August 2026

Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger

We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work‑life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks: LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability, Gender Equity and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others. We believe people do their best work when they can be their authentic selves. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus‑wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work‑related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute. Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative in March 2018. The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.