Senior Research Collaboration Manager

2 weeks ago

South Twickenham, United Kingdom NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Full time
Job Description

Are you passionate about driving impactful collaborations in the dynamic world of healthcare and life sciences? We're seeking a talented Senior Research Collaboration Manager to spearhead our efforts in nurturing existing partnerships while paving the way for groundbreaking new initiatives.


About us

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research and is the major funder of health and social care research in the UK.


About the Job

The Senior Research Collaboration Manager will have a leading role in supporting existing collaborations and the development and scoping of new collaborations or strategic initiatives.


The post holder will work with existing and new partners across the NIHR Infrastructure, life sciences industry, medical research charities and the broader clinical research landscape to support collaborations across multiple disease areas, primarily consisting of the Translational Research Collaborations (TRCs).


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide oversight and support of established NIHR collaborations
  • Work with the Managers of the TRCs, offering practical support and advice
  • Support the development of TRC/collaboration strategies
  • Oversee the review of annual reports of NIHR TRCs and other Collaborations
  • Facilitate engagement with medical research charities, other parts of the NIHR infrastructure, funders, the life sciences industry
  • Participate in collaboration Steering Committee Meetings
  • Horizon scan and stay abreast of national developments
  • Lead on scoping and establishing new Collaborations
  • Oversee and maintain standard and structured processes for scoping and support
  • Lead on identifying areas of unmet need (patient, industry or researcher), strategic relevance, and/or areas of significant expertise
  • Work closely with the Portfolio Analyst
  • Provide intelligence reports and analyses
  • Develop, facilitate and deliver workshops, events and other stakeholder engagement


Key Competencies/qualifications essential for this role:

  • A biomedical science degree with experience in the life sciences research sector
  • Experience of stakeholder management across a variety of organisations
  • A track record of successful management and delivery of projects
  • Experience of planning and delivering meetings and events
  • An understanding of how NHS clinical research
  • An understanding of how to apply Research Inclusion principles
  • An understanding of the broader clinical and social research environment


The following qualifications/experience and competencies are desirable

  • A postgraduate degree in biomedical science
  • An understanding of the complex NIHR infrastructure and funding system
  • Previous experience of working in clinical research
  • An understanding of patient and public involvement and engagement


Salary & Benefits

  • £45,700+ PA
  • Bonus - subject to company performance
  • 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)
  • Enhanced contributory pension scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Benenden Healthcare
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Laptop, IT equipment and remote IT support


This is a 12 month, fixed term maternity cover position, with a strong possibility to go permanent with the other programme teams.


NB: This role will be based in London at either our Twickenham or Victoria office with frequent travel within the UK. This is an office-based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, usually worked as one day per week and may increase, subject to team requirements.


To Apply

If you are interested in working with us and feel you have the appropriate background and skills, please apply with your CV, with the cover letter attached in the same document, explaining what you feel you could bring to the company, outlining your suitability for the role.


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