Jessica Lloyd

Innovation Portfolio Manager

Having joined the team in 2024, I monitor, manage and report on the Translation team’s dynamic portfolio of work. Alongside this, I leverage my scientific background and previous expertise in Research Management and Project Management to coordinate various initiatives including the Translation Fund, and supporting team activities disseminating cutting-edge research into innovative healthcare solutions.

Having joined the Translation team in 2024, I monitor, manage and report on the Translation team’s dynamic portfolio of work, including but not limited to patents, licences and industry research collaborations. Alongside this, I coordinate initiatives such as the Translation Fund, and support a range of team activities underpinning translation.

Previously, I held roles within Cellular Genomics, Human Genetics, Academic Programmes, and Logistics, as part of Sanger’s two-year Management Training Scheme. Responsibilities spanned financial reporting on research projects, sample management, process improvement initiatives and the founding of the Sanger Alumni network.

Before Sanger, I joined a Hong Kong based NGO supporting the academic development of Hong Kong secondary students from less privileged backgrounds. This included delivering a science camp and regular science engagement events within a school.

Across this period and alongside completing my BSc at Durham University, I also organised and completed two internships in both a leading European Intellectual Property Firm, and Durham’s Technology Transfer team.

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