Head of Global Science Policy

Salary: £84,640 - £105,800 Closing date: Sunday, 1 November 2026 Contract type: Permanent Interview dates: 1st stage (Fri, 20/11 + W/c 23/11) online/Remote; 2nd stage (w/c 30/11) Online; 3rd stage (Face to face) The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We committed to spend £16bn in the ten years to 2032, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health. We are looking for a Head of Global Science Policy to join our Science Policy Labs leadership team. Where in Wellcome will I be working? You will join Science Policy Labs, a new team in Wellcome''s Policy and Partnerships department charged with exploring, shaping and accelerating new and better ways of supporting science in service of Wellcome''s mission. You''ll be joining Science Policy Labs at a critical inflection point. You''ll have the opportunity to grow a new multi-disciplinary team of policy advisors, researchers and designers that is passionate about shaping the environment for, and the public impact of, science. You''ll report to the Associate Director of Science Policy Labs and will work closely with the Head of UK and EU Science Policy as part of a three-strong leadership team charged with translating this vision into operational reality. You''ll also be a key contributor ..... full job details .....