Consortium Programme Manager, Francis Crick

• This role would suit someone with experience managing complex, large-scale projects or grants, ideally within a scientific or academic setting
• Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience, with a strong background in managing scientific or research projects.*
• Proven experience overseeing complex programmes across the full grant lifecycle, ideally within academic, non-profit or pharmaceutical environments.*
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships across scientific, clinical and industry partners.*
• Confidence working with complex data, including financial tracking and reporting
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, problem-solver and managing competing demands
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences
• Collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed

Desirable

• This is a full-time, fixed term (4 years) position on Crick terms and conditions of employment
• Reports to: Consortium Lead and Head of Programme Management Office, Leanne Li
• Cancer Grand Challenges is a global initiative led by Cancer Research and the US National Cancer Institute, tackling cancer’s toughest problems
• This year, team InteroCANCEption – led at the Crick – has been awarded £20m to explore how the nervous system interacts with cancer, focusing on lung, pancreatic and colorectal cancers
• The programme brings together a multidisciplinary, international consortium across the UK, US, Portugal and Switzerland, alongside patient advocates to help shape research and drive real-world impact
• We are seeking a Consortium Programme Manager to support this ambitious global programme. Based in London, you will work closely with collaborators worldwide
• Working closely with the team lead, you will coordinate a diverse network of leading researchers across cancer biology, neuroscience, neuroimmunology and emerging technologies
• You will play a key role in ensuring clear communication across the consortium and with funders, while driving delivery of programme milestones
• Leading the day-to-day management of the InteroCANCEption consortium, ensuring effective coordination across a global network of partners
• Acting as the central point of contact for researchers, clinicians, funders and internal teams to support smooth programme delivery
• Overseeing project plans, timelines and milestones, ensuring progress is tracked and risks are proactively managed
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and supporting strategic planning across the programme
• Leading reporting and communications, including funder updates, programme outputs and key deliverables
• Collaborating with internal teams (e.g. Finance, Grants, HR, Legal and Communications) to ensure effective programme and grant management

• Closing Date: 21/Apr/2026 23.59 GMT
• We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received