Director, Business Operations & Strategy; Site Head), BioLabs at Wellcome Genome Campus

Bio Labs is a global innovation infrastructure company creating the physical and community backbone that powers life science discovery worldwide. Through a growing network of premium shared laboratories and coworking spaces, Bio Labs provides turnkey access to state-of-the-art research facilities, entrepreneurial programming, and deep industry and capital connections. These integrated ecosystems enable innovators - from early-stage founders to established R&D teams - to rapidly translate ideas into impact without the constraints of traditional lab ownership.

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About Wellcome Genome Campus

The Wellcome Genome Campus (WGC) is a globally renowned hub of life science innovation, research, and technology. Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Cambridgeshire, the campus is home to a growing community of world-leading institutes, innovative companies and scientific talent. some 2,200 brilliant minds work on Campus across genomics, biodata, health data and data science, harnessing machine learning and AI to discover new science and accelerate its translation into real world solutions to improve lives for everyone.

Backed by the Wellcome Trust, the Campus is world-recognised and expanding for the future. Supported by one of the largest contemporary investments in the UK’s life sciences infrastructure, the Campus is expected to grow from 125 to 440 acres over the next few years. Approved expansion plans will integrate historic buildings, parklands and wetlands, with contemporary lab, R&D, and commercial spaces, creating a beacon of possibility and global destination for innovation.

The Director, Business Operations & Strategy, at our new site, Bio Labs at Wellcome Genome Campus, located in Cambridge, UK, launches and manages the strategic and financial growth, as well as day-to-day operations, of the new site. This includes (1) initiating new and fostering existing relationships with key stakeholders on Campus and in the greater Cambridge biotech ecosystem, (2) building a strong pipeline of prospective resident life science startup companies, and (3) overseeing the site’s daily operations, finances, and team and interaction with the wider Campus of which it is part.

• Build strong understanding and relationships with the Campus current occupiers including Wellcome Sanger Institute, EMBL-EBI and HDRS, their scientific programmes and commercial/spin-out potential
• Initiate and grow relationships with key stakeholders in the greater Cambridge area, including universities, research institutes, tech transfer offices, economic development agencies, trade groups, investors, incubators, accelerators, and real estate partners to serve the WGCL ecosystem development
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective resident life science startups; lead the full sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure
• Liaise with WGCL commercial activities, supporting a wider pipeline building
• Lead regional marketing and advertising efforts to attract high-quality resident companies and strategic partners
• Represent Bio Labs at relevant local and national conferences, trade shows, panels, and community events to elevate brand visibility and position Bio Labs as a thought leader
• Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and customers’ needs to refine sales strategies and support regional growth

• Cultivate strong relationships with resident startups, supporting their development, and highlighting their successes
• Design and implement a calendar of events and educational programming tailored to the needs of Bio Labs' residents, the broader Campus and broader biotech community
• Play a key role in the campus innovation ecosystem development, forming key partnerships and opening activities with existing and future occupiers

• Manage the site team, including operations and…