Non-Executive Director; Health

Genomics England is a global leader in enabling genomic medicine and research, focused on creating a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare. Building on the 100,000 Genomes Project, we support the NHS’s world-first national whole genome sequencing service and run the growing National Genomic Research Library, alongside delivering numerous major genomics initiatives. By connecting research and clinical care at national scale, we enable immediate healthcare benefits and advances for the future.

Our mission is to provide the evidence and digital systems so that by 2035 genomics could play a role in up to half of all healthcare interactions, whilst securing the UK’s position as the best place to discover, prove and benefit from genomic innovations.

We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody.

Behind the Healthcare and Research outcomes, Genomics England delivers through designing, developing and operating complex healthcare software systems.

We're on the cusp of big changes with the real prospect of genomics becoming the fabric of everyday healthcare through the lifetime – from birth to old age.

In order to apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a short covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria.

Please note that references and open-source due diligence checks (including into social media accounts) may be undertaken for all short-listed candidates.

Please note that all applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

• Applications will remain open for 4 weeks,
  closing on 10thMarch 2026.
• Selected candidates will be invited to stakeholder meetings and a panel interview with Genomics England due to be held in London in May 2026. Full details of the assessment process will be shared with candidates shortlisted to interview.
• Support the Chair of Genomics England to examine, challenge and support strategy development, operational delivery and wider implications of Genomics England programmes and associated political and policy challenges.
• Provide specific challenge and support to GEL decisions and risk monitoring.
• Bring an independent perspective to the work of Genomics England, with specific, recognised subject matter expertise in clinical science and research focused on genomics.
• Champion an open, honest, and transparent culture within the organisation.
• Ensure that the organisation values diversity and demonstrates equality of opportunity in its treatment of staff and service users and in all aspects of its business.
• Contribute effectively to discussions on the leadership and performance of Genomics England at Board and Executive/Non-Executive meetings.
• Work with the Chair and the senior management team to scrutinise Genomics England’s management information to ensure performance and delivery of the Annual Business Plan, and that other key objectives are ambitious and achievable.
• Contribute as chairs or members of Board sub-committees within Genomics England’s corporate governance framework.

• Extensive scientific leadership experience in genomics from health, research, or innovation, with an ideal candidate bringing a mix of experience from academic, NHS, industry, or similar organisational settings.
• The ability to contribute to strategic discussions at board level, with a specific focus on clinical science credibility in the field of genomics.
• Proven ability to bridge the worlds of science, policy, and industry, ensuring alignment between research excellence, public health priorities, and economic growth.
• Commitment to advancing healthcare outcomes, research excellence, and innovation with a focus on transparency, and ethical stewardship.
• Experience at executive and
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to offer challenge and support in a constructive, straightforward, and open manner on both strategic and operational matters.
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