Principal Scientific Programme Manager - Genomics

Principal Scientific Programme Manager, Clinical Genomics

Salary: £59,157.02

Location: Salford, Greater Manchester

Hybrid working: 2 days in the new Salford office, 3 days from home

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

MFK Recruitment has recruited six people into this organisation over the past three and a half years, and all six are still there. That speaks volumes about the culture, leadership, stability and quality of the working environment.

A senior genomics role with purpose, influence and stability:

This is not a standard programme management role.

The Principal Scientific Programme Manager will play a senior scientific role at the heart of international genomics quality assurance. You will help ensure that diagnostic laboratories across the world are producing accurate, reliable and clinically appropriate genetic test results.

The organisation’s work supports clinical governance nationally and internationally, helping reduce the risk of patient harm and raising standards in diagnostic genomics.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong genomics background who enjoys scientific leadership, data interpretation, quality, collaboration and service improvement.

Why this organisation?

We have worked closely with this organisation for several years and have seen first-hand how well they support, develop and retain their people.

The organisation offers a supportive culture, excellent benefits, flexible working, meaningful work and a strong sense of shared purpose.

The successful Principal Scientific Programme Manager will work on a hybrid basis, spending three days per week in the new Salford office and two days working from home.

The opportunity

As Principal Scientific Programme Manager, you will lead and support the delivery of specialist External Quality Assessment schemes in clinical genomics.

You will work closely with senior scientific leaders, operational teams, advisory groups, participant laboratories and external partners. You will have responsibility for programme delivery, scientific oversight, team leadership, quality standards and continuous improvement.

The role will suit someone who wants to remain close to science while moving into a broader leadership and strategic delivery position.

Key responsibilities

You will be involved in:

• Leading a team of scientists delivering specialist EQA services
• Managing timelines, quality, complaints, customer satisfaction and programme performance
• Supporting the design and development of new EQA schemes
• Reviewing and interpreting complex genomic testing data
• Preparing and reviewing scientific reports, commentaries and guidance
• Supporting ISO 17043 accreditation and UKAS quality standards
• Advising laboratories and stakeholders on EQA performance and genomic testing issues
• Contributing to research, publications, audits and best practice guidance
• Working with national and international scientific groups
• Supporting staff recruitment, development, appraisal and performance management

About you

You are likely to come from a background in clinical genomics, molecular diagnostics, hereditary genetics, molecular pathology, EQA or a closely related laboratory medicine environment.

• For this Principal Scientific Programme Manager position, you will need:
• Strong scientific knowledge of genomics and diagnostic testing
• Experience interpreting complex laboratory or genomic data
• Experience in EQA, quality assurance, audit, accreditation or regulated laboratory practice
• Confidence communicating with senior scientists, clinicians, laboratories and external stakeholders
• Project management experience, ideally involving scientific or clinical services
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to lead, support and develop others

• A commitment to high standards, continuous improvement and scientific accuracy

A relevant degree is essential. A master’s, equivalent experience, professional registration, publications and/or national or international expertise in genetic testing or EQA would be beneficial.

What is on offer?

• Salary of £59,157.02
• Hybrid working: 2 days in the new Salford office, 3 days from home
• Excellent benefits package, including a generous NHS-matched pension scheme.
• 37.5-hour working week
• A highly stable, supportive working culture
• Meaningful scientific work with international reach
• The chance to influence quality standards in clinical genomics
• A role where your expertise will be genuinely valued

This Principal Scientific Programme Manager role is an excellent opportunity to combine scientific expertise, leadership and international impact within a flexible, supportive and forward-thinking environment.