Director of Innovation Development

We're looking for a strategic, credible leader to help shape the future of health innovation across the NHS.

At UCLPartners, we bring together the NHS, academia, industry and communities to transform care through innovation. As our Director of Innovation Development, you'll lead how we identify, prioritise and develop the innovations that matter most.

In this role, you will:

• Lead our approach to spotting system needs and high-value opportunities
• Shape cross-pipeline processes from ideation to adoption
• Build strong partnerships across NHS, academia and industry
• Oversee performance frameworks, impact reporting and assurance
• Drive grant strategy (e.g. UKRI, SBRI) and align funding to priorities
• Lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team

We're looking for someone who:

• Has senior leadership experience in health, research or innovation
• Can influence senior NHS and academic stakeholders
• Understands innovation pathways, evaluation and system pressures
• Thrives in complex, collaborative environments

What we offer:

Competitive salary, Hybrid working (40% office), A values-led, inclusive culture, 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, 10% employer pension contribution

If you're passionate about driving impact at scale and shaping the future of health innovation, we'd love to hear from you.