Samra Turajlić, Director at CRUK Manchester Institute, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“A Leadership Opportunity to Shape the Future of Cancer Research
At the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, we are entering a new and ambitious phase of our scientific strategy — and we are seeking an exceptional leader to help define what comes next.
Our core facilities sit at the heart of discovery. They are where technology, data, and scientific imagination converge to enable breakthroughs in cancer biology and translational research. Now, we are looking for a leader who can reimagine and elevate these capabilities for the future.
This is not simply a leadership role — it is an opportunity to shape a next-generation model for scientific infrastructure: integrated, data-driven, highly responsive, and globally leading.
You will lead a diverse portfolio of advanced technology platforms, providing strategic, scientific, and operational direction. You will work at the interface of science, technology, and organisational design — building an environment where innovation thrives and where researchers are empowered to tackle the most complex challenges in cancer.
The opportunity to:
Define and deliver a bold, long-term vision for scientific infrastructure
Influence institutional strategy and major investment decisions
Enable transformative, data-enabled research at scale
Build deep partnerships across academia, industry, and beyond
Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and future-focused culture
We are looking for someone with the experience, credibility, and ambition to drive meaningful transformation — and the curiosity and openness to rethink how scientific services are designed and delivered.
This role offers the chance to leave a lasting imprint — not only on our Institute, but on how world-class research environments are built and sustained globally.
If this resonates with you, or with someone in your network, please get in touch!”
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