Senior Scientific Manager
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Location
Hinxton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/17/2025
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Description
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 offering an exciting 12 months Maternity Leave cover as a Senior Scientific Manager to join the DNA Pipelines Research and Development team at Wellcome Sanger Institute. This role will be pivotal in driving forward a wide range of R&D projects by leading a talented team and fostering collaboration across the organisation.
About The Role
As a Senior Scientific Manager, you will have full line management responsibility for a team of experienced staff scientists, supporting their professional development and overseeing the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment to performance management.
In Addition, You Will
You will be a proactive and experienced people manager with a strong background in scientific or technical environments. You’ll have a proven ability to initiate, lead, and deliver complex projects to successful completion, on time and within budget. Your leadership style will promote independent working, accountability, and continuous development among your team.
You Will Also Bring
The DNA Pipelines R&D team is part of Scientific Operations at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Our mission is to support cutting-edge research by developing and delivering high-throughput genomic sequencing technologies.
Our work enables researchers to explore fundamental biological questions—ranging from cancer genomics to biodiversity studies. The DNAP R&D team plays a vital role in piloting and implementing new technologies into routine use, helping to maximise the efficiency and quality of data generation for the institute.
Application Process
Please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience align with the criteria outlined above and in the full job description.
Salary Range (Dependant On Skills And Experience)
Up to £54,757 to £64,000 Grade 1 Role profile
Closing date: 20th July 2025
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months Maternity Cover)
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 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 want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. 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.
We are offering an exciting 12 months Maternity Leave cover as a Senior Scientific Manager to join the DNA Pipelines Research and Development team at Wellcome Sanger Institute. This role will be pivotal in driving forward a wide range of R&D projects by leading a talented team and fostering collaboration across the organisation.
About The Role
As a Senior Scientific Manager, you will have full line management responsibility for a team of experienced staff scientists, supporting their professional development and overseeing the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment to performance management.
In Addition, You Will
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Technical Development to contribute to strategic planning, project prioritisation, and effective resource allocation.
- Lead and manage cross-functional collaborations with scientific programmes and operational teams to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality workflows that meet defined objectives.
You will be a proactive and experienced people manager with a strong background in scientific or technical environments. You’ll have a proven ability to initiate, lead, and deliver complex projects to successful completion, on time and within budget. Your leadership style will promote independent working, accountability, and continuous development among your team.
You Will Also Bring
- Strong organisational and planning abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- A flexible and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
- BSc. in a biological science or equivalent experience
- Leadership skills with experience of delivering change programmes
- Strong people management skills
- Proven track record in managing, mentoring and developing others to support independent working and ownership
- Proven demonstrable experience of working in a technical development environment
- Excellent communication skills across a broad range of stakeholders
- A flexible and service-oriented attitude
- Proven ability to deliver quality solutions within fixed timelines
- Ability to understand and apply new concepts quickly
- Experience of dealing with rapidly changing priorities
- Highly developed problem-solving skills
The DNA Pipelines R&D team is part of Scientific Operations at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Our mission is to support cutting-edge research by developing and delivering high-throughput genomic sequencing technologies.
Our work enables researchers to explore fundamental biological questions—ranging from cancer genomics to biodiversity studies. The DNAP R&D team plays a vital role in piloting and implementing new technologies into routine use, helping to maximise the efficiency and quality of data generation for the institute.
Application Process
Please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience align with the criteria outlined above and in the full job description.
Salary Range (Dependant On Skills And Experience)
Up to £54,757 to £64,000 Grade 1 Role profile
Closing date: 20th July 2025
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months Maternity Cover)
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 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 want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. 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.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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