LifeArc

LifeArc is a UK registered and self-funding charity, with a 25-year legacy of collaborating with scientists on diagnostics and therapeutics focused on improving the lives of patients through medical innovation. As a self- funded charity, LifeArc can reinvest any income generated into furthering medical research. LifeArc drives medical innovation through its own translational research and works with a range of partners from industry, charities, universities, research organisations and others involved in improving lives for patients. The charity is undergoing a transformative change following the £1.3bn monetisation of a royalty interest from LifeArc’s work some years ago. The resources generated from this work have given LifeArc a tremendous opportunity to significantly enhance its own research activities aimed at advancing promising science into new health interventions for patients.

As a UK registered and self-funded charity, LifeArc is governed by a Board of Trustees, LifeArc is now seeking two Trustees to join its Board with experience in the following two areas:

• Senior R&D experience in a Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Diagnostic or Medical Device Company or senior R&D experience in a Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Diagnostic or Medical Device company with expertise in Medical Informatics, Data analysis, medical AI.
• Senior/ executive third sector leadership experience with a deep understanding of third sector medi-science research funding landscape.

Candidates will bring leadership experience from across the breadth of the biomedical sector. A passion for and commitment to the mission of LifeArc and what it is trying to achieve will be essential. The time commitment for this role is envisaged to be around 1 – 1.5 days per month. This role represents the opportunity to be a part of a charity that is transforming medical innovation and having an impact on the lives of patients.

LifeArc is committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunities and to encouraging the establishment of a diverse workforce and board of trustees. We would welcome applications from candidates from backgrounds which are underrepresented on the Board.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to LifeArc on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference ZAQACD. Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Tuesday 31 January 2023.