Build operational excellence that powers health and research impact Are you an exceptional operational leader who can turn strategic ambition into lasting impact? We''re looking for a Chief Operating Officer to build the operational foundation that will enable us to deliver transformative work in health and research at a pivotal moment for medical sciences. Why this role matters The Academy of Medical Sciences is the UK''s independent voice for biomedical and health research. We''re at a turning point: we''re putting prevention front and centre, accelerating innovation in the NHS, and shaping global standards for AI in healthcare. This newly created role sits at the heart of making it all happen-ensuring we have the operational excellence, systems and culture to deliver on our ambitions at scale. What you''ll do Lead our new Operations Directorate, developing and delivering a clear organisational strategy that meets the ambitions of our Council and Fellowship. Drive operational excellence across finance, fundraising, people and culture, governance, information management and property-bringing them together seamlessly. Own our income strategy, securing diverse funding from government, trusts, corporate partnerships and philanthropy to support our strategic priorities. Champion the use of technology and AI to optimise how we work, from data management to business support systems. Lead on governance, ensuring our Council, committees and processes run smoothly and support ..... full job details .....