Director, Business Operations & Strategy (Site Head), BioLabs at Wellcome Genome Campus
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Hinxton, Essex, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree (PhD in life sciences or a related field) strongly preferred
- Minimum of 3–5 years of leadership experience in business development, strategic partnerships, alliance management, and/or marketing within a commercial setting preferably in biotech or life sciences
- Persuasive and passionate communicator with outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, active listener, and proactive relationship builder
- Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams
- Connections to the biotech ecosystem in the greater Cambridge region (including universities, tech transfer offices, investors, startups, economic development agencies, or real estate) are a strong pl
- Familiarity with early-stage company formation, venture investment, or related activities preferred
- Highly organized, entrepreneurial, self-starter with strong results orientation. Willingness to attend off-hours meetings and events as needed
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
Full description
BioLabs is a global innovation infrastructure company creating the physical and community backbone that powers life science discovery worldwide. Through a growing network of premium shared laboratories and coworking spaces, BioLabs provides turnkey access to state-of-the-art research facilities, entrepreneurial programming, and deep industry and capital connections. These integrated ecosystems enable innovators - from early-stage founders to established R&D teams - to rapidly translate ideas into impact without the constraints of traditional lab ownership. The BioLabs network now spans major innovation hubs across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, serving as a catalyst for collaboration and a launchpad for breakthroughs that advance human health and sustainability. Learn more at .
About Wellcome Genome Campus
The Wellcome Genome Campus (WGC) is a globally renowned hub of life science innovation, research, and technology. Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Cambridgeshire, the campus is home to a growing community of world-leading institutes, innovative companies and scientific talent. some 2,200 brilliant minds work on Campus across genomics, biodata, health data and data science, harnessing machine learning and AI to discover new science and accelerate its translation into real world solutions to improve lives for everyone.
Backed by the Wellcome Trust, the Campus is world-recognised and expanding for the future. Supported by one of the largest contemporary investments in the UK’s life sciences infrastructure, the Campus is expected to grow from 125 to 440 acres over the next few years. Approved expansion plans will integrate historic buildings, parklands and wetlands, with contemporary lab, R&D, and commercial spaces, creating a beacon of possibility and global destination for innovation.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Director, Business Operations & Strategy, at our new site, BioLabs at Wellcome Genome Campus, located in Cambridge, UK, launches and manages the strategic and financial growth, as well as day-to-day operations, of the new site. This includes (1) initiating new and fostering existing relationships with key stakeholders on Campus and in the greater Cambridge biotech ecosystem, (2) building a strong pipeline of prospective resident life science startup companies, and (3) overseeing the site’s daily operations, finances, and team and interaction with the wider Campus of which it is part.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ecosystem Engagement & Business Development
- Build strong understanding and relationships with the Campus current occupiers including Wellcome Sanger Institute, EMBL-EBI and HDRS, their scientific programmes and commercial/spin-out potential
- Initiate and grow relationships with key stakeholders in the greater Cambridge area, including universities, research institutes, tech transfer offices, economic development agencies, trade groups, investors, incubators, accelerators, and real estate partners to serve the WGCL ecosystem development