International Centre for Life

Life is a very unusual and special place. A science village that brings together clinics, cutting edge medical research and, at the heart of it all, a science centre that engages over a quarter of a million people every year in the wonders and relevance of science. Life does not receive regular public funding and sustains its science centre through a diverse portfolio of commercial activities. The world is shaped increasingly by developments in science and technology, and the rapid pace of change adds to the opportunities and challenges this affords. As our current Chair, Fiona Cruickshank, steps down later this year having successfully led our Board for over five years, we are looking for our next Chair to build on her legacy and lead Life on the next stage of its journey. We are looking for a commercially astute, entrepreneurial, and strategic leader with considerable experience of operating in similarly complex organisations. You will possess excellent communication and influencing skills and be adept at establishing and maintaining strong relationships with similar sets of stakeholders. You will be interested and have enthusiasm for science and technology, and have an affinity with the North East and understand the important role that Life plays within our communities. The closing date is Friday 13 th March 2026. To find out more and to apply please visit