Genomic Medicine Service Alliance Director

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

The East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (GMSA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the role of Genomic Medicine Service Alliance Director. This position will be a key member of the core GMSA management team and will work closely with the Clinical Director, Strategy Director, senior clinical team members, and staff throughout the East Midlands and East of England geography to ensure the effective management of the genomic research programme.

Main Duties

The Innovation Director will be responsible for providing senior leadership of the coordination of genomic research and innovation projects across a complex footprint, involving a range of NHS providers, academic and industry partners, and other stakeholders. They will bring together key opinion leaders locally and nationally to deliver successful outcomes for the GMS. The post holder will work with the Genomics Innovation Directors across each NHS GMS Alliance, as well as NHS England and key stakeholders, to align research and innovation activity and to develop a national plan of action.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for the GMSA
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive genomic research and innovation strategy
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including NHS providers, academic and industry partners, and other stakeholders
  • Coordinate and drive the NHS Genomic Networks of Excellence and support the development of the NHS GMS Research Collaborative
  • Work with the Genomics Innovation Directors across each NHS GMS Alliance to align research and innovation activity and develop a national plan of action
About Us

The East GMSA is an Alliance Partnership between Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidate will be employed by and located at the nearest NHS Trust Alliance Partner within the East GMSA.

Please note that your full application details will be shared between the four Partnership Trusts, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust (UHL), and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).

Person Specification

Essential

  • PhD level or equivalent level of experience in a leadership position in a specialist area
  • Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
  • Recognised national/international profile in leading and coordinating research and innovation projects and contributing to national and international initiatives in genomic science/medicine
  • Proven leadership of managing teams, leadership experience, and delivering transformational change at scale and beyond organisational boundaries
  • Understanding and experience of the UK research funding landscape, including experience of working with partners such as the National Institute of Healthcare Research (NIHR), industry, and academia
  • Knowledge and experience of the NHS innovation landscape and partners such as the Health Innovation networks and what evidence is needed to influence adoption and spread across the NHS and particularly in the NHS Genomic Medicine Service

Desirable

  • Experience of working in genomics or life sciences in the NHS


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