Programme Manager

Job description

Programme Manager – Medical Research Council (MRC) Council: MRC: Salary: £46,437 Per Annum Band: UKRI Band E Team: Data Science Team Contract Type: Open-Ended Hours: Full time / Part time (0.8 FTE Minimum) Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire– Hybrid working available Closing Date: Tuesday March 24th 2026 About the role: The Programme Manager will join the Medical Research Council’s Data Science team to help deliver strategic aims in data science, as outlined in the MRC Strategic Delivery Plan. The role supports MRC’s objectives to develop a cohesive, safe, and efficient environment for delivering, accessing, and using health data across the UK. The Data Science Team is part of the Challenge-Led Directorate, You will act as the main MRC contact for the UK Data and Analytics Research Environments (DARE UK) programme and work extensively across MRC and UKRI. The role involves engaging internal and external stakeholders, tracking developments in trusted data environments, and contributing to the strategic implementation of MRC data science activities. Your responsibilities: - Manage the interface with the UKRI Infrastructure and Digital Research Infrastructure teams related to...