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Head of Research + Innovation

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 68000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic leader to oversee and drive research and innovation funding at Asthma + Lung UK, shaping our funding strategy and maximising impact for people with respiratory diseases.

Job Responsibility

  • Drive delivery of current Research + Innovation Strategy
  • launch transformative 2028 priorities
  • oversee Respiratory Insights service
  • build partnerships
  • secure co-funding
  • inspire a team to generate income
  • influence policy
  • advance lung health outcomes
  • champion patient need and evidence

Requirements

  • Significant experience of managing research and innovation programmes
  • developing funding strategies
  • building successful partnerships
  • strong scientific knowledge and analytical skills
  • commercial awareness
  • excellent stakeholder management abilities
  • passion for improving outcomes for people living with respiratory disease
  • experience of working with academic stakeholders
  • managing complex projects
  • leading high-performing teams

What we offer

  • 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • membership of a health cash plan
  • employee assistance programme
  • cycle-to-work scheme
  • interest-free annual season Travelcard loan
  • pension scheme

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