People and resource management

• Build, lead and develop a high-performing Life Sciences sector team.
• Strengthen capability, knowledge and sector expertise across the team.
• Manage performance, workloads, development plans and team priorities.
• Create an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Monitor progress against agreed targets, KPIs and strategic outcomes.
• Ensure effective use of CRM, reporting and project management processes.
• Manage relevant budgets and resources effectively.
• Lead or contribute to additional strategic projects as required.

You’ll have/bring

We are looking for a credible, commercially minded and highly connected life sciences leader who can operate confidently across a complex stakeholder landscape.

• Strong expertise in foreign direct investment, international business, life sciences growth, or a closely related field.
• A deep understanding of life sciences innovation pathways, including therapeutics, diagnostics, medical technologies and digital health.
• Strong knowledge of London’s life sciences ecosystem and how it competes within the global market.
• A proven track record of building senior relationships with C-suite leaders, investors, government stakeholders and sector partners.
• Credibility with stakeholders across academia, healthcare, industry, investors, developers and government.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and delivering strategic programmes with measurable impact.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and partnership-building skills, ideally gained in complex organisational environments.
• A commercial and entrepreneurial mindset, with experience identifying revenue-generating opportunities. Experience delivering advisory or consultancy services would be advantageous.
• Strong public speaking, presentation and external representation experience.
• Experience working across organisational boundaries to achieve shared objectives.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally to represent London & Partners at meetings, events, conferences and trade missions.

You will be someone who communicates with clarity and purpose, builds trusted relationships, and can bring people together around a shared ambition. You will be strategic, creative and resilient, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence without direct authority and deliver through others.

You will also be a strong people leader, able to coach, develop and empower teams while creating a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement.

You’ll Get

• 🌴 30 Days Annual Leave: Generous paid time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• 💰 Competitive Salary: We value your contributions and ensure you are rewarded accordingly.
• 📚 Learning & Development Opportunities: Continuous growth is at the heart of our culture, with ample opportunities for professional development.
• 🤝 Strong Culture of Belonging: We foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and supported.
• 🌐 Various Networks for Staff: Connect with like-minded colleagues through our numerous staff networks.
• 🏦 Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan.
• 🔗 Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional network within your chosen field.
• 🌍 Geopolitical Insights: Gain unique perspectives on global economic and political trends.
• 🏠 Hybrid Working Arrangement: Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in-office.
• ✈️ WorkFlex: Take advantage of opportunities to work abroad and experience different cultures.

London's diversity is its biggest asset. At London & Partners, we aim to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the city that we promote. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or assignment, faith or disability. We also appreciate that many people require flexibility in their working patterns and encourage you to talk to us at interview about any flexibility you may need, be it full-time, job-share, or part-time.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.