Translational Research Project Manager

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

Would you like to be instrumental in the development of medical devices? As a Translational Project Manager, you will implement, manage and deliver projects supported by the Office for Translational Research (OTR) and funded notably by NIHR.

We are seeking a proactive and solution-focussed experienced Project Manager to take up this senior role in the team. Applicants need to be able to demonstrate a track record of building and maintaining effective working relationships, especially those that cross institutional and cultural boundaries. Applicants will have direct experience of project and stakeholder management skills. A strong interest and empathy for medical research and ideally knowledge of medical device development.

The role holder will assist the principal academic in the prioritisation of tasks within each project in order to meet milestones. This will involve financial projections and tracking, assisting the project team and researchers for the preparation of technical files and regulatory submissions, optimising the interaction between the different partners on the project and working with the research teams to deliver project objectives within agreed time and financial constraints. The role will involve management of outsourced relationships and contracts to industrial and academic partners.

The post holder will be an employee of the University of Cambridge's Office for Translational Research and be a member of the School of Clinical Medicine.

Applications should include a covering letter outlining suitability for the position and CV. Informal enquiries may be directed via email to Dr Anita Marguerie, Head of OTR )

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31st May 2027 in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit:

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference ST40977 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



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