BACKGROUND

The UK Medical Research Council (MRC) is leading on the establishment of a multi-funder UK institute for health and biomedical informatics research to transform the UK medical informatics research landscape. It will be a world leading interdisciplinary research institute, capitalising on the UK's unique research strengths and data assets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To lead the Institute, the MRC is looking to appoint an outstanding and visionary leader. Building on the unique capabilities already established within the UK, the Director will be responsible for shaping a national health and biomedical informatics research programme, incomparable worldwide.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have the ability and experience to develop and lead an internationally renowned institute, which will deliver cutting edge data science to address the most pressing health challenges. With a strong strategic vision you will drive the formation of the Institute, with direct control of a core budget of at least £37.5m over five years and leadership of more than 100 researchers.

An outstanding collaborator, you will have the ability to inspire and influence the research community forging interdisciplinary expertise from across computer science, maths, statistics, biomedical, clinical, public health and social sciences.

LOCALE

The Institute will be geographically distributed across a number of centres of excellence throughout the UK. The Director will be given freedom to select the location of their UK research base.

COMPENSATION

Competitive Salary

HOW TO APPLY

Further information and a full candidate pack is available at: http://www.mrc.ac.uk/informaticsinstitute

For a confidential conversation regarding the role please contact our recruitment partners Penna, Roger Russell, Director Executive Search on 07710 701570, roger.russell[at]penna.com

Applications should be submitted online via Penna's website - https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/saf/login.cgi?SID=b3duZXJ0eXBlPWZhaXImcmVxc2lnPTE0NzU1MjkxMTAtYTc1ZTgxZWE5NGQzNWZkZmUxZDc5MTQxNTNiMWU5ZmJiNjMyZjM2ZSZwb3N0aW5nX2NvZGU9Nzg3Jmpjb2RlPTE1OTA3NjMmb3duZXI9NTAyNzczNQ==

DEADLINE

Closing date: 4pm 24th November 2016

The interview date is likely to be the week commencing 6th February and will be held in central London