Policy Director

22 hours ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Point 13 Jobs Full time £115,000 per year

The Academy of Medical Sciences
– an independent, expert voice of biomedical and health research in the UK – is looking for a
Policy Director
to join a collaborative, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading and inspiring a high-performing domestic and international policy team of approximately 18.
  • Leading bold, evidence-informed initiatives that shape decisions across government and health systems.
  • Championing innovation, from AI and data-driven tools to new care pathways, and making sure breakthroughs deliver real benefits for patients.
  • Building trusted relationships with Ministers, senior officials, industry leaders and global partners.
  • Playing a key role in the senior leadership team.
  • Serving as a trusted, non-partisan convenor of experts.
  • Leading horizon-scanning and foresight – advancing the UK's position as a global leader in medical research and life sciences innovation and growth while upholding the Academy's independence.
  • Mobilising relationships with peer national academies and foundations across the globe to ensure the voice of medical sciences is strong.
  • Working closely with senior leaders across government, industry, academia and the NHS in the UK and internationally.

Skills and Experience

  • Confident, empowering and inclusive leader with experience building and setting direction for high-performing teams in changing environments.
  • Senior-level experience in health, biomedical research, or science policy.
  • Ability to translate complex evidence into clear, actionable policy.
  • Track record of getting traction on policy across governments and health systems in the UK and internationally.
  • Collaborative team player with experience working in partnership with (at least some of) government, industry, universities, and NHS leadership to drive real-world impact.
  • Excellent communicator and influencer.
  • Proven track record of engaging and diverse audiences, including policymakers, researchers, clinicians, and the public.
  • Able to shape policy that secures long-term support.
  • Experience in securing external funding or income through commissioned work, partnerships, or grants, or an appetite for developing skills in this area.

Benefits

  • Generous pension scheme with flexible contributions – between 8% and 13% of your gross salary is contributed (with employee contributions of 3%–8%).
  • Life assurance at 3 times your annual salary.
  • Hybrid and agile working to suit your needs.
  • 26 days' annual leave, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays.
  • Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to a qualifying period) and coaching support for parents returning to work.
  • Wellbeing and development.
  • Complimentary subscriptions to Headspace and ClassPass to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Support through tailored learning and development.
  • A range of enhanced benefits becomes available once you've completed your probation period, including an interest-free season ticket travel loan.

Salary:
From £115,000.

Contract and Hours:
Permanent, full-time.

Location:
London (Hybrid).

Closing date:
9.00am on Monday, 1 December 2025.

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