Implementation Management

Genomic Surveillance Unit

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A team within the Genomic Surveillance Unit, we worked with our colleagues to deliver projects swiftly, efficiently, and at consistently high quality. We achieved this by bringing together our expertise in continuous improvement frameworks and best-practice methodologies and tools. We shared knowledge openly across the GSU and with external partners. Following a strategic review the Wellcome Sanger Institute decided to disband its Genomic Surveillance Unit in 2026 as part of a broader institutional shift to focus exclusively on fundamental discovery science.

About us

We were project managers and coordinators who were passionate about keeping the work of the GSU running smoothly. We kept projects on time, on budget, in scope, and help them deliver maximum impact.

Our work

We ensured that the work of the Genomic Surveillance Unit is as swift, efficient and impactful as possible. We facilitated cross-team collaborations and knowledge sharing, and drove best-practice approaches across the GSU. 

We worked with all GSU teams to improve structures and working processes. We also ensured that all projects have appropriate and proportionate governance to provide both our colleagues and external stakeholders with transparent, open, and clear reporting of progress.

Our team was responsible for:

• Driving a structured and consistent approach to project delivery; adopting agreed and best-practice standards while ensuring sufficient flexibility to meet changing demands and requirements.
• Reporting on the GSU’s projects and key milestones – including progress updates and risk reporting.
• Supporting colleagues and delivery teams in implementing product strategy to facilitate successful outcomes.
• Ensuring relevant and proportionate governance across the GSU.
• Offering leadership and guidance to foster quality, consistency, and realisation of business benefits.
• Providing an accurate, efficient, and timely project implementation service, while promoting inclusiveness and respect for culture and different ways of working.