Technology Lead, Discovery

Salary: £56,000 - 96,000 per year

Requirements:

• Demonstrable knowledge of the current state of, and trends in, data linkage, data architecture and digital technologies in science and health research and practice.
• PhD, MD or equivalent level of training in a quantitative, computational, clinical, biological or physical science discipline, with a high-level understanding of the data and software systems used and being developed in science and health.
• Experience of working with health relevant or scientific data in a technical and/or strategic capacity.
• Deep knowledge of the UK health data landscape, including key institutions, initiatives and infrastructure.
• Experience in managing relationships with senior stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and effectively represent organisational interests.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop funding opportunities in data linkage, data architecture and digital technologies that support our Discovery strategy and maximise the impact of research and innovation.
• Build an expert understanding of the health data landscape, particularly in the UK, to identify emerging opportunities, inform investment decisions and shape strategic priorities.
• Lead and deliver funding activities, including landscape reviews, funding calls, requests for proposals, contracts and discretionary awards, while providing technical expertise throughout the process.
• Develop strong partnerships with researchers, funders, industry and other stakeholders, represent us externally and foster collaboration to advance shared goals.
• Work closely with colleagues across Discovery, Solutions, Equity and Policy teams to align priorities, share expertise and strengthen our portfolio of data and digital technology investments.
• Provide leadership and oversight across key initiatives, support delivery through matrix management, ensure high-quality outputs, manage risks and budgets, and contribute to an inclusive and collaborative team culture.

Technologies:

• AI
• Support
• Matrix
• Architect

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We are Wellcome, a global charitable foundation improving health for everyone through science funding, policy and advocacy, and partnerships. We are investing 16bn over ten years to 2032 to support new discoveries in life, health and wellbeing, with a focus on mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health. This role sits within our Discovery team, which funds people and ideas that generate new knowledge and transform how health challenges are identified, prevented and addressed. We are building our data, digital tools, technologies and AI capability as a core part of this work. The role is based in London with a hybrid working model: three days a week in our Euston Road offices and two days working remotely or in the office.

last updated 36 week of 2026