The Sanger Institute's Values

Our organisational values define who we are and what we stand for. They are the guiding principles that shape our culture and inform our decision-making.

At the Wellcome Sanger Institute, our values are the foundation of how we work together and how we make an impact. They bring our purpose to life, influence the way we collaborate, and guide us in building a positive and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Our core set of values are:

Pioneering

We endeavour to accomplish things that have not been done before.

  • We excel and advance ourselves by learning from one another, listening to different perspectives, and growing from our mistakes.
  • We recognise that everyone faces different challenges and seek to understand and support each other to succeed collectively and individually.
  • We appreciate the expertise and aspirations of others and help them develop.

Adaptability

We are purpose-driven and adaptable.

  • We make change happen and we support each other through it.
  • We devise solutions to drive scientific and societal impact.
  • We are pragmatic and evidence-based in how we make decisions, take risks and get work done, and we adapt as our objectives evolve.

Openness

We are open, transparent and foster trust.

  • We share ideas, feedback, information, data, tools and news, thoughtfully.
  • We ask questions and are honest about our motivations and decisions.
  • We act with good intent and care for the well-being of others, respecting and taking account of our different backgrounds.

Teamwork

We learn and succeed by working together in diverse and inclusive teams.

  • We excel and advance ourselves by learning from one another, listening to different perspectives, and growing from our mistakes.
  • We recognise that everyone faces different challenges and seek to understand and support each other to succeed collectively and individually.
  • We appreciate the expertise and aspirations of others and help them develop.

How our values shape our culture

Our mission, vision, and strategy are brought to life through our core set of values. These values are not separate from our goals; they are the essential link that connects what we aim to achieve with how we achieve it.

By living our values every day, we shape our culture. They influence the way we make decisions, lead, and communicate, as well as how we design our policies and demonstrate our behaviours.

In this way, our values ensure that our purpose is reflected in everything we do, creating an environment where people and science can thrive.