Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford
Our priorities
Optimise public R&D investment to support areas of relative UK strength and increase the level of private R&D to make our economy the most innovative in the world.
Promote a diverse research and innovation system that connects discovery to new companies, growth and jobs – including by delivering world-class physical and digital infrastructure (such as gigabit broadband), making the UK the best place to start and grow a technology business and developing and attracting top talent.
Put public services – including the NHS and schools – at the forefront of innovation, championing new ways of working and the development of in-house STEM capability to improve outcomes for people.
Strengthen international collaboration on science and technology in line with the Integrated Review, and ensure our researchers are able to continue to work with leading scientists in Europe and around the world.
Deliver legislative and regulatory reforms to drive competition and promote innovation, including the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill and our pro-innovation approach to regulating AI.
Our Inclusive Environment
We have an inclusive culture which makes the Department a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us be more innovative.
We offer flexible working benefits, employee well-being support and a great pension. We are fortunate to have a range of staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.
We welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion and fully support candidates with a disability or long-term condition who require adjustments in our recruitment process.
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The Office for Life Sciences (OLS) is a directorate working within government and with external stakeholders to deliver the Government’s Life Sciences Vision, published in July 2021. Through this, we aim to ensure that the UK is one of the best places in the world for life sciences companies to grow, creating economic opportunity and jobs across the country, and delivering health benefits for the UK population. As a joint unit between the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Health and Social Care, we are uniquely placed to bridge the gap between the private sector, government and the NHS, to support, grow and maintain the life sciences sector. We are a friendly, welcoming, and inclusive directorate and accommodate reasonable adjustments to meet the diverse needs of individual staff members. OLS has a range of friendly and engaging staff workstreams including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Health, Wellbeing and Fun; Learning and Development; and Culture and Volunteering; each of which has a senior leadership team champion. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and believe a range of backgrounds and experiences within a workforce creates a better working environment, and produces better policy for the people of the UK. The Role The successful candidate will join the Investment and Engagement
Team (IET) within the Office for Life Sciences. IET’s goal is to protect and grow the UK’s life sciences sector and drive inward investment. We do this by:
Working in a team of Sector Experts who provide industry, commercial and clinical advice to the Office for Life Sciences, the Market Analyst will provide ongoing analysis of the performance of strategic priority companies operating within the life sciences sector, identifying risks to future performance and opportunities for government support or intervention. They also provide analysis of company restructurings and market developments such as M&A activity, supplying commentary on the likely effects on manufacturing footprint, jobs and investor sentiment. This role will encompass coverage of key companies across the Pharma and Life Sciences sectors, both listed and unlisted, to help to inform conversations between OLS officials or ministers and businesses. They will also support colleagues in OLS with the development and execution of policies and investment strategies, by providing insight into corporate strategies and investment decisions. The successful candidate is expected to build and maintain their network of contacts from the private sector to help to deliver insight to policymakers. This will include representing Government at conferences, events and in one-to-one meetings with companies and investors.
Key responsibilities:
Skills and experience:
We are looking for someone with:
Essential
Desirable
Minimum of 2.1 bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification)
or MSc in a highly numerate discipline, or equivalent experience, and be able to demonstrate relevant experience in your career in the relevant profession.
Relevant financial qualifications (e.g. a recognised accountancy qualification or CFA certification or equivalent) or financial experience
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
Alongside your salary of £64,660, Department for Science, Innovation & Technology contributes £17,458 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology offers a competitive mix of benefits including:
Office attendance
The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period.
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