Research Manager

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Full time

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is seeking a skilled and motivated Contracts Manager to join our Innovations and Intellectual Property (IP) team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of healthcare and medical research in the UK by facilitating the translation of research findings into tangible products and interventions.

About us

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). We work in partnership with the NHS, universities, local government, other research funders, patients, and the public. The NIHR funds, enables, and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Manager to join our Research Programmes Directorate at LGC Ltd. As a Research Manager, you will play a key role in driving the strategic development and delivery of both NIHR and non-NIHR research funding programmes. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to reducing health inequalities and reconfiguring the health, social care, and public health systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Research and articulate potential research investment opportunities
  • Advise potential applicants
  • Revise application forms and guidance documents
  • Review applications for funding
  • Coordinate and manage the peer review process
  • Oversee funding committees
  • Provide feedback to successful and unsuccessful applicants
  • Undertake due diligence of proposals based on critical assessment of healthcare-related projects
  • Negotiate funding agreements for projects recommended for funding
  • Manage a portfolio of funded projects
  • Regularly communicate and collaborate with individuals both within and outside the organization.
  • Lead or support strategic development initiatives
  • Draft SOPs, work instructions, and template documents
  • Assist with the quality control of minutes and external documentation
  • Prepare regular and ad hoc programme reports, papers, and minutes
  • Identify enhancements to working practices
  • Organise and attend site visits and external meetings
  • Respond to Parliamentary Questions or briefing requests

Qualifications & Experience

  • A degree in biomedical, health, or social sciences, or equivalent experience in the field
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively and experience in building relationships with various individuals and teams.
  • Track record in successful project and programme management
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Excellent writing and attention to detail
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Analytical and complex problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills and customer focus
  • Committed team player
  • Experience in a research management environment
  • Preferred: PhD in a medical, scientific, technical, or social field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
  • Desirable: Knowledge of the UK's health and care research landscape

Salary & Benefits

£37,900 PA

Bonus based on company performance

25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays

Enhanced contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Benenden Healthcare

Season ticket loan

Laptop with IT equipment and remote IT support.

NB: This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of going permanent.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and highlighting your experience against the required criteria. We look forward to receiving your application



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