Operations Transformation Manager (Scientific Research)

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From 68668 with benefits subject to skills and experience.

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Job Title: Operations Transformation Manager (Scientific Research)

Details of the role:

Working pattern: This is a full-time permanent Hybrid (minimum 3 days a week in the office) position on the Crick Terms and Conditions of Employment.

Salary: From 68668 with benefits subject to skills and experience

Application closing date: 9th of February 2026 at 23.59pm

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europes 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. Weve 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 role

We are recruiting for a strategic results driven Operations Transformation Manager (Scientific Research) to join our Programme Management team and play a pivotal role in driving operational transformation across the organisation.

As an Operations Transformation Manager - Scientific Research (known internally as a Senior Project Manager: Operations) you will lead crossfunctional strategic projects that strengthen the Institutes operational effectiveness and support worldclass scientific research. Youll take ownership of end to end project delivery from scoping and planning through to implementation and evaluation using your analytical skills to identify issues propose solutions and manage risks and dependencies.

Working closely with colleagues across operations science and corporate services you will design and deliver improvements that enhance processes reduce risk and introduce smarter more efficient ways of working. Your work may involve transforming operational environments for scientists improving regulatory compliance or deploying new technologies and processes that drive efficiency without disrupting live operations.

You will also contribute to building project management capability across the Crick supporting the Head of PMO in establishing consistent tools frameworks and reporting for the wider project portfolio. You will bring confidence flexibility and strong stakeholder engagement skills to motivate others and deliver meaningful lasting change.

What you will be doing

As an Operations Transformation Manager at the Crick you will:

Project management

• Leading on operational change projects from initiative through development to implementation with ownership of project planning timelines resources and risk management.

• Monitor project progress ensuring adherence to control parameters: scope budget dependencies and timeline.

Business improvement delivery

• Work with the sponsor and senior stakeholders to agree the scope of the project options for delivery and developing the business case to support benefits realisation

• Prepare and present clear and concise proposals and roadmaps for review by stakeholders to explain the strategy and approach to solutions.

Stakeholder management

• Build relationships with key stakeholders up to Director and Lab Leader level across science and operations to gain a deep understanding of user wants and needs.

• Organise chair and document meetings and workshops between stakeholders at all levels of the organisation to collaboratively discuss explore and understand issues and brainstorm solutions.

Please see the full job description here.

About you

You will have:

• Educated to degree or equivalent level in a relevant discipline.

• Experience of working in business analysis business transformation and/or project management roles.*

• Proven recent record of accomplishment for end-to-end delivery of business change projects involving a diverse group of internal stakeholders with the application of structured and agile project management tools.*

• Demonstrates critical analysis of business systems and processes including experience of capturing user requirements mapping business processes ability to articulate and visualise complex problems to non-technical stakeholders.*

• Ability to build persuasive arguments based on data logic and the objective merits of solutions reconcile conflicting viewpoints and remove obstacles to progress.

• Understands change management and its criticality to the success of project outcomes.*

• Experience of working in a scientific clinical healthcare or academic environment (Desirable)

*Minimum Requirements

About Working at the Crick

Our values

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

• We arebold. We make space for creative dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. Were not afraid to do things differently.

• We areopen. Were highly collaborative and interactive and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.

• We arecollegial. 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. Weare aDisability Confident: Committedemployer andwant to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and sowellmake reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you needassistancewith applying (i.e. would like to apply by phone or post)please email:

Find out more about life at the Crick.

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.

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.