The Expert Leader Programme
The leadership development programme for leaders in the Life Sciences
Be as confident in your leadership as you are in your expertise
The Expert Leader Programme is purposefully designed to support the unique demands of leading small-to-medium sized Life Science organisations in the United Kingdom. It is specifically for:
- scientific and non-scientific experts who have transitioned into key leadership roles
- leaders who lead experts or interdisciplinary teams
- those who are committed to developing their leadership expertise
The Expert Leader Programme is for you if:
- The leadership responsibilities you have would normally be shared between a greater number of leaders or leadership levels in a large organisation.
- You are wondering if you are leading at the right level and in the right ways.
- You would like to be confident prioritising the sheer variety of leadership demands on you.
- You have been asked to operate more strategically but no-one can define exactly what that means.
- You want to feel as confident in your leadership practice as you do in your scientific or vocational areas of expertise.
- You are faced with conflicting demands that push you to choose doing one thing over another when both are important.
- You feel concerned about keeping your teams engaged in uncertain times.
- Having greater powers of influence would help you have even more impact.
- People with a stake in your business would like you to demonstrate more adaptability and agility.
Programme Elements
Sponsor Engagement
Connecting the programme with your business needs
Launch Call
- 2.5 hours online
- to introduce and connect the group
- to share content and expectations
- to explore your development needs
In-Person Modules
- 3 modules in 3 months
- 2 days per module
- working on real-world challenges
- highly interactive
Socialise & Act
- Turning intentions into performance at work following each module
- Engaging with your organisation to make things happen and share your learning
Executive Coaching
- Post-module 1:1 sessions
- 3 in total – 90 minutes each
- To aid sense-making
- To turn your learning and intentions into action
- To discuss confidential needs outside of the modules
Impact Call
To learn from each other’s experiences and celebrate your success
Sponsor Engagement
Connecting the programme with your business needs
Launch Call
- 2.5 hours online
- to introduce and connect the group
- to share content and expectations
- to explore your development needs
In-Person Modules
- 3 modules in 3 months
- 2 days per module
- working on real-world challenges
- highly interactive
Socialise & Act
- Turning intentions into performance at work following each module
- Engaging with your organisation to make things happen and share your learning
Executive Coaching
- Post-module 1:1 sessions
- 3 in total – 90 minutes each
- To aid sense-making
- To turn your learning and intentions into action
- To discuss confidential needs outside of the modules
Impact Call
To learn from each other’s experiences and celebrate your success
Sponsor Engagement
Connecting the programme with your business needs
Launch Call
- 2.5 hours online
- to introduce and connect the group
- to share content and expectations
- to explore your development needs
In-Person Modules
- 3 modules in 3 months
- 2 days per module
- working on real-world challenges
- highly interactive
Socialise & Act
- Turning intentions into performance at work following each module
- Engaging with your organisation to make things happen and share your learning
Executive Coaching
- Post-module 1:1 sessions
- 3 in total – 90 minutes each
- To aid sense-making
- To turn your learning and intentions into action
- To discuss confidential needs outside of the modules
Impact Call
To learn from each other’s experiences and celebrate your success
In-Person Modules
Module 1 is concerned with purpose, strategy, priorities and leading at the right level. It will focus your attention on what to lead, what to leave and why.
You will leave Module 1
- clear and confident about your priorities.
- decisive about your role and what you will and won’t do.
- enabled and excited about the contribution you will make.
- moulding strategy into a language that can be understood and acted upon.
- more comfortable making decisions when things are uncertain.
- better able to navigate complex problems that don’t have a single solution.
- connected to like-minded life science leaders facing similar challenges.
Module 2 is concerned with relationships and influence. It will focus your attention on who you engage with and how to engage with them to increase your likelihood of success.
You will leave Module 2
- using the most effective leadership styles for the priorities at hand.
- building even stronger connections with people who matter for success.
- communicating on other people’s wavelengths.
- applying influencing strategies to stakeholders inside and outside your organisation without being disingenuous, inauthentic or imposing.
- with new ways forward for ‘either-or’ dilemmas that seemed impossible to get right.
Module 3 will focus your attention on how to foster resilience throughout your organisation and lead high-performing teams.
You will leave Module 3
- diagnosing and overcoming barriers to team performance.
- boosting resilience and sustaining performance.
- building self-belief and confidence in yourself and others.
- keeping your team engaged in uncertain times.
- seeking valuable feedback on your leadership practice
2026 Dates & Venue
Spring 2026
Programme
20 January Launch Call
3-4 February Module 1
18-19 March Module 2
21-22 April Module 3
21 May Impact Call
Summer 2026
Programme
23 April Launch Call
6-7 May Module 1
9-10 June Module 2
14-15 July Module 3
15 September Impact Call
Autumn 2026
Programme
15 September Launch Call
29-30 September Module 1
3-4 November Module 2
9-10 December Module 3
26 January Impact Call
Modules 1, 2 and 3 will be held at:
The Møller Institute
Storey’s Way
Cambridge
CB3 ODE
Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all face-to-face modules. If you require accommodation, there are many options in Cambridge and you can also book your own accommodation with The Møller Institute directly.