The client is an independent medical research charity dedicated to supporting research in rheumatology. With a strong financial position and an established reputation for scientific excellence, The client distributes substantial annual grants and research funding and seeks a new Chair to help shape its next chapter. The role will focus on accelerating discovery, strengthening translational research, expanding partnerships, and increasing the organisation’s contribution to patient benefit.
The incoming Chair will provide strategic leadership to the board, working closely with fellow trustees and the executive team. Responsibilities include articulating a shared vision for the future, ensuring high standards of governance, and supporting constructive debate while fostering collaboration. The Chair will also represent The client externally across scientific, clinical, and research funding communities.
The client is seeking a distinguished, credible leader with deep understanding of biomedical research and the broader research ecosystem. Candidates are likely to have held senior leadership positions as a clinician-scientist, academic leader, researcher, or senior figure in a closely related discipline. Experience in translational science, research funding, university environments, or the bioscience sector is expected to be particularly valuable, alongside the ability to think strategically, build consensus, influence diverse stakeholders, and guide the organisation through a period of opportunity and change.