Programme Manager – Human Genomics and Translational Data (HGTD)

ELIXIR is building the digital foundations of life science in Europe. At the heart of this mission, the Human Genomics and Translational Data (HGTD) team is creating a sustainable, interoperable ecosystem of frameworks, tools, services, and standards that enable secure, impactful use of human genomics data—from research to translation to medicine.

We are now seeking an Programme Manager for Human Genomics and Translational Data to help drive this mission forward.

Your role

As Programme Manager, you will operate at the strategic interface of science, infrastructure, and policy. Reporting to the Head of Human Genomics and Translational Data, you will lead and coordinate the development and delivery of a subset of ELIXIR’s external-facing portfolio of high-impact European projects, ensuring strong alignment with the ELIXIR Scientific Programme and with major European and global initiatives.

This is a highly visible role, ideal for an experienced coordinator or scientific leader who thrives in complex, multi-partner environments and wants to make a lasting impact on European life science and medicine.

You will collaborate closely with the ELIXIR Hub, the 22 ELIXIR Nodes, and a wide network of funders, policymakers, researchers, and infrastructure providers across Europe.

What you will do

Shape strategy and external engagement

• Contribute to the strategy and delivery of ELIXIR’s external portfolio in human genomics and translational data.
• Identify and prioritise emerging scientific and technical topics of European importance.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with major initiatives and funders (e.g. 1+MG, Cancer Mission, GA4GH).
• Represent ELIXIR in major European and international project consortia.

Lead programme coordination and delivery

• Oversee and contribute to EU-funded projects such as the European Genomic Data Infrastructure, CANDLE, and EU-CIP. Ensure delivery of objectives, milestones, deliverables, and KPIs across distributed teams.
• Coordinate activities across ELIXIR Nodes and work closely with the ELIXIR PMO, Legal Services, External Relations, and Technical Teams.
• Lead or contribute to grant proposals and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, ethical, and legal frameworks.

Integrate communities, platforms, and standards

• Work with ELIXIR Human Data Communities and Technical Platforms to deliver towards overarching ambitions
• Champion adoption of ELIXIR standards and open-source solutions, including Federated EGA, Life Science AAI, and the ELIXIR Beacon Network.
• Contribute to scientific programmes at workshops, meetings, and conferences.

Provide leadership and representation

• Mentor and coordinate ELIXIR Hub staff and collaborate with Node-based teams.
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders across Europe.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly and proactively.
• Author publications and represent ELIXIR at international events.

You have

• A university degree in life sciences, genetics, molecular biology, computer science, or a related field; an advanced degree or equivalent applied experience is highly valued
• Substantial experience managing complex, multi-partner research projects involving human genomics data.
• Proven experience in stakeholder coordination, consortium leadership, and grant writing.
• Strong understanding of biological data management, FAIR principles, metadata, ontologies, or related infrastructures.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Europe.

You might also have

• Experience with internationally significant genomics datasets.
• Familiarity with cloud computing, HPC, or life science software development.
• Additional European language skills.

This Role Is Ideal For

• An experienced programme manage/coordinator with a strong grounding in human genomics, or
• A senior scientist ready to step into a strategic coordination role shaping Europe’s genomics data ecosystem.

Contract length: 3 years.

Salary: Grade 7, monthly salary from £4,206.37 after tax plus generous benefits (excluding pension and insurance contributions).

Do something meaningful

ELIXIR unites Europe’s leading life science organisations in managing and safeguarding the increasing volume of data being generated by publicly funded research. It coordinates, integrates and sustains bioinformatics resources across its member states and enables users in academia and industry to access services that are vital for their research.

Our values

The ELIXIR Hub Has a Strong Organisational Culture Which Is Defined By Our Core Values. To Ensure a Good Fit With Our Team, We Look To Recruit Candidates Who Share Our Five Values

• We work to benefit everyone
• We are trusted
• We work with a spirit of openness
• We strive for excellence
• We work in an environment of respect

Enjoy Lots Of Benefits

• Financial incentives: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working patterns
• Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
• Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
• Relocation package including installation grant (if required)
• Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
• Family benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous paid maternity & parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
• Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.

What else you need to know

• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions.
• Diversity & Inclusion: At ELIXIR, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, identities, nationalities, and/or any other diverse backgrounds.
• How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing date

07/01/2026