Genomics England successfully led the world-leading 100,000 Genomes Project, which compared and analysed individuals’ genetic codes to help diagnose, treat and prevent illness.

We're now accelerating our impact, working with the NHS to further develop and embed genomic healthcare and research in Britain. Our next chapter involves working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody.

As Head of Product Marketing you will work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and be responsible for positioning our research strategies and commercial collaboration plans; gathering insights and building external partnerships to advance our use in the research ecosystem. The role also involves equipping and supporting others in the organisation to communicate effectively to ensure that the goals of Genomics England are achieved.

In this role, you will:

• Develop marketing communications strategies and implementation plans in their particular area of focus, to integrate BAU and ad hoc campaigns, to include channel strategies. Create an engaging drumbeat for their initiative/ area

• Develop content and messaging and, with the help of the relevant team(s), advising on delivery

• Develop and use relevant communications channels, including website, blogs, apps and using other innovative solutions

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders externally including commercial representatives, key researchers, etc., advising on and developing key messaging and crafting communications to key audiences

• Work with others across the Comms and Engagement Directorate, and across the wider business to deliver the best solutions and outcomes

• Represent Genomics England at external events, conferences, meetings and working groups 

• Contribute to wider research initiatives to raise general academic and commercial awareness about the potential of genomics as a leading research tool

• Coordinate team efforts towards a campaign or a goal which will help GEL communicate our research proposition

• Know and understand the meaning behind our virtues and leadership behaviours and embody them in all aspects of your role.

Applicants must have a strong scientific background (MSc or PhD)

Originally conceived as a project, Genomics England has transformed to meet the long-term opportunities created by our scientific breakthroughs in understanding the Human Genome. Being part of this journey is a reward in itself, however we're pleased to offer our colleagues a great benefits package including:

• competitive salary
• 30 days holiday
• generous pension scheme
• individual learning budgets for every colleague
• a raft of other benefits

Talk to our Talent Team and find out how a career with Genomics England will benefit you.

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As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates are subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We therefore require applicants to disclose any previous offences at point of application, as some unspent convictions may mean we are unable to proceed with your application due to the nature of our work in healthcare.

Genomics England operates a blended working model as we know our people appreciate the flexibility. We expect most people to come into the office 2 times each month as a minimum. However, this will vary according to role and will be agreed with your team leader. For some people this is 1 day a quarter, for others it is several days a week. There is no expectation that staff will return to the office full time unless they want to. The exception would be some of our roles that would require you to be on site full time e.g., lab teams, reception team.

Our teams and squads have, and will continue to, reflect on what works best for them to work together successfully and have the freedom to design working patterns to suit, beyond the minimum. Our office locations at the moment are Cambridge and Farringdon (London) and in Winter 2022 we are relocating our London office location to Canary Wharf. We will also be expanding our regional offices.

Looking ahead to our move to Canary Wharf, we will be designing our new space with blended working in mind, and with the flexibility to adapt to changing work patterns. During the pandemic we will be following government advice on working from home guidance.

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