Senior Manager: Low Middle LMICs), Discovery Research

Overview

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.

Contract type:
Permanent
• Salary: £79,300
• Closing date:
Sunday, 22 February 2026
• Interview dates: 1st stage (W/c 23/03 and 30/03) online/Remote; 2nd stage: face to face

You will be working within the Discovery Research team – forming part of a sub-team that enables and supports programmes which crosscut the whole of Discovery Research strategic programme. Other programmes include:
Clinical Research, Discovery Awards and Bioethics. Within this context, the Senior Manager for LMICs will play a pivotal role in advancing Wellcome’s commitment to equitable and globally inclusive science by convening, funding and shaping initiatives that strengthen LMIC‑led discovery research. The role will lead the development and delivery of the LMIC workstream, deepen relationships across diverse research ecosystems, identify strategic opportunities, and ensure that principles of equity, trust and partnership are embedded across all programmes and collaborations.

In this role, you’ll lead and develop Wellcome’s LMIC led discovery research work by shaping programmes, partnerships and insights that strengthen our global research impact.

You will scope, plan and deliver key projects that strengthen Wellcome’s LMIC‑led discovery research, leading and advancing this workstream while building effective partnerships across teams and portfolios to maximise strategic opportunities and shared learning. In doing so, you’ll play a central role in convening, funding and integrating LMIC‑focused research activities that help drive forward Discovery Research’s overall objectives.

You will work collaboratively across teams to drive strategic objectives, embed equity and trust, and ensure Wellcome’s LMIC research activities are coherent, influential and aligned with our mission.

• Lead and oversee the LMIC‑led Discovery Research portfolio, shaping its evolution and delivering projects and initiatives that support Wellcome’s strategic objectives
• Developing effective engagement approaches for LMIC‑led applications, monitoring progress and ensuring learning and insight inform future funding and programme development
• Building a deep understanding of LMIC research ecosystems and using these insights to shape new initiatives, partnerships and outreach across Discovery Research and Wellcome
• Identifying and cultivate new opportunities with funders, research institutes, industry and third‑sector partners to advance LMIC‑led discovery research
• Drive strategic projects and programmes, from scoping and planning through to delivery, ensuring alignment with the Discovery Research Strategy.
• Embedding equity, trust and collaboration across all LMIC‑focused programmes, working closely with teams across Wellcome to ensure joined‑up activities and organisational buy‑in
• Representing Wellcome externally, providing leadership across key initiatives, managing risks and ensuring high‑quality outputs while contributing to an inclusive organisational culture.

This role is for you if you bring deep expertise in discovery research and LMIC research environments, alongside experience leading complex, high‑profile programmes in large organisations. You’ll thrive here if you are an effective collaborator and influencer, confident navigating international research ecosystems and building partnerships that drive meaningful impact. If you’re motivated by equity, evidence‑driven decision‑making and advancing global research through thoughtful leadership, this could be an excellent fit for you.

To apply for this role please submit an updated CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

• Advanced degree in life or medical sciences with a breadth of research interests and expertise, related to discovery research.
• Proven significant experience of working for a research funder or another funding…