Research Manager, Epidemics and Epidemiology

Salary:44000 - 55000

Closing date:Tuesday23June2026

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract End date:Early July 2027

Interview dates: 1ststage (W/c27thJuly) online/Remote; 2ndstage: face to face: TBC

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science leadingpolicyand advocacy campaigns and building partnerships.

We committed to spend 16bn in the ten years to 2032 funding new discoveries in life health and wellbeing and taking on three global health challenges: mental health infectious disease and climate and health.

WellcomesInfectious Disease team is dedicated to tackling some of the worlds most pressing health challenges. Infectious diseases cause millions of deaths annually disproportionately affecting the poorest communities. Our mission is to accelerate the discovery development and optimisation of interventions that prevent and control these diseases. We focus on two critical threats: drug-resistant infections and diseasesimpactedby environmental change such as arboviruses and waterborne illnesses. Through partnershipsadvocacyand evidence-based action we aim to ensure that research translates intoequitable accessible solutions for those who need them most.

We are looking for a Research Manager Infectious Disease -Epidemics and Epidemiologyto join our team on a fixed term contract.

Where in Wellcome will I be working

You will be working with the Research Lead within the Infectious DiseaseStrategic Programme.

The Epidemics & Epidemiology team works to understand how and why infectious diseasesemerge spread and who is affected.

The team advances research across disease surveillance epidemic preparedness and outbreak response strengthening the evidence base to inform intervention strategies and policy.

This fixed-term role provides continuity across existing projects within the Epidemics & Epidemiology portfolio. A significant focus will also include contributing toWellcomesoutbreak response work including coordination with international partners tracking research progress and contributing to evidence synthesis. You will join a multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of research funding outbreak response and global health policy.

What will I be doing

In this role you willdeliver and manage projectsaligned to the Epidemics & Epidemiology teams work across fundingconvening and knowledge sharing within the Infectious Disease strategy. You will lead day-to-day project management for a portfolio of existing awards and activities with a particular focus on outbreak response. You will work closely with colleagues across the Infectious Disease programme and external partners to ensure research is well coordinated effectively delivered and achieves impact.

As a Research Manager you will:

• Manage a portfolio of Epidemics & Epidemiology awards acting as a key contact for grantees and overseeing delivery from setup through to completion.

• Drive outbreak research activities by tracking progress across funded and partner-led studies and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

• Contribute to funding decisions through technical assessment of applications and participation in review processes.

• Build andmaintainrelationships with researchers international organisations partnerfundersand external advisers to enable collaboration.

• Monitor project progressrisksand budgets and provide clear updates to senior colleagues on delivery and outcomes.

• Produce briefings situationupdatesand summaries and collaborate across teams to share knowledge and deliver work to agreed standards.

Is this job for me

This role is well suited to someone with a strong background in infectious disease epidemiology or outbreak response who is looking to apply theirexpertisein a research funding and strategy environment. You may have gained experience in academia public health agencies international organisations NGOs or clinical settings. You will be comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously synthesising complex scientific evidence for different audiences and building credibility with researchers and partners.

MinimumCriteria:

• Have a strong background in infectious diseaseepidemiology public health or a closely related discipline

• Experience in infectious disease research surveillance or outbreak response gained through work in academia public health international organisations clinical settings or non-governmental organisations. Experience in epidemic or emergency response settings is particularly relevant.

• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs to tight deadlines with limited supervision

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesise complex scientific information clearly and concisely for different audiences

Applications Questions:

• Using examples please provide evidence todemonstratethat you meet theminimumcriteria for this role as outlined in the job description (Up to 500 words).

• Using short summaries please provide specific details of up to two different initiatives or projects you have been directly involved in that are relevant to this role. For each initiative or project please use up to350words to describe your role (e.g. team leader team member) the purpose of the activity (i.e. its aims) and the major contributions you personally made.

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At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (TuesdayWednesdayand Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.

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