Consortium Programme Manager

Salary for this Role:

From £55,973 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

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Consortium Programme Manager

Contract term: This is a full-time, fixed term (4 years) position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

Reports to: Consortium Lead and Head of Programme Management Office

Salary for this Role: From £55,973 with benefits, subject to skills and experience

Application Deadline: Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 11.55pm

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. 

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. 

About the Programme

Cancer Grand Challenges is a global initiative led by Cancer Research and the US National Cancer Institute, tackling cancer’s toughest problems.

This year, team InteroCANCEption – led at the Crick – has been awarded £20m to explore how the nervous system interacts with cancer, focusing on lung, pancreatic and colorectal cancers. The programme brings together a multidisciplinary, international consortium across the UK, US, Portugal and Switzerland, alongside patient advocates to help shape research and drive real-world impact.

About the role

We are seeking a Consortium Programme Manager to support this ambitious global programme. Based in London, you will work closely with collaborators worldwide.

Working closely with the team lead, you will coordinate a diverse network of leading researchers across cancer biology, neuroscience, neuroimmunology and emerging technologies.

You will play a key role in ensuring clear communication across the consortium and with funders, while driving delivery of programme milestones. This role would suit someone with experience managing complex, large-scale projects or grants, ideally within a scientific or academic setting.

What you’ll be doing

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the day-to-day management of the InteroCANCEption consortium, ensuring effective coordination across a global network of partners.
• Acting as the central point of contact for researchers, clinicians, funders and internal teams to support smooth programme delivery.
• Overseeing project plans, timelines and milestones, ensuring progress is tracked and risks are proactively managed.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and supporting strategic planning across the programme.
• Leading reporting and communications, including funder updates, programme outputs and key deliverables.
• Collaborating with internal teams (e.g. Finance, Grants, HR, Legal and Communications) to ensure effective programme and grant management.

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About you

You will have:

Essential:

(Minimum criteria)

• Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience, with a strong background in managing scientific or research projects.*
• Proven experience overseeing complex programmes across the full grant lifecycle, ideally within academic, non-profit or pharmaceutical environments.*
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships across scientific, clinical and industry partners.*
• Confidence working with complex data, including financial tracking and reporting.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, problem-solver and managing competing demands.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences.
• Collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant life sciences discipline (e.g. cancer, immunology or neuroscience).
• Experience managing large, multidisciplinary research consortia.
• Experience contributing to strategy development or programme design.
• Project management qualification (e.g. Prince2, APM, AgilePM)
• Understanding of data management or laboratory practices within a research environment.

About Working at the Crick

Our values  

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture! 

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. 

• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. 

• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. 

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: [email protected].

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What will you receive?  

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: 

• Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK 

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. 

• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. 

• Health & Well-being: 

• 24/7 GP consultation services. 

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs. 

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. 

• Work-Life Balance: 

• Back-up care for dependents. 

• Childcare support allowance. 

• Annual leave purchase options. 
• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.

• Perks: 

• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. 

• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
• Career support: A Post-doc to PI programme and other career development activities

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.