Director of Health Research Strategy

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Eastman Dental Institute Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as the Director of Health Research Strategy. This is a key post that will work in partnership with the Pro-Provost (Health) and the Director of Health Partnerships to co-lead the Pro-Provost (Health) portfolio and activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the coordination of health across UCL faculties as a key member of the Life and Medical Sciences Leadership Group.
  • Convene support for the UCL Health and Life Sciences Committee, a sub-committee of the University Management Committee.
  • Have oversight of the framework of memoranda of understanding and agreements for health partners, working across UCL departments and partners to manage the operational implications, negotiating opportunities for best practice, consistency and efficiency across health.
  • Contribute to UCL Grand Challenge projects, where there is alignment with Health Strategy priorities and opportunities.
  • Lead the development of the NCL ICS Research Strategy, working closely with communities.
  • Lead the development of the research function within NCL ICS and maximise opportunities for collaboration.
  • Assume responsibility for leading the ICB's work in discharging its duties and responsibilities under the Health Act for the facilitation and promotion of research.
  • Maintain and extend relationships between academic research, the ICB and wider ICS with key stakeholders.
  • Develop the NCL Population Health and Integrated Care Strategy and drive equitable improvements to population health outcomes, contributing to delivery of the ICB's Public Sector Equality Duty.
  • Represent the Integrated Care System (ICS) regionally and nationally on research and benefits realisation work, advocating for the needs of residents and care teams in NCL.
About You

We are looking for a candidate with a master's level education in a health-related subject, with knowledge of research programme development and delivery, as well as the national and regional strategic policy landscape across health and care. The post-holder will have knowledge of NHS finance and contracting approaches, experience of working with complex datasets, and be able to demonstrate the ability to manage a large budget. They will be a consummate communicator and negotiator with the ability to establish and maintain highly effective ways of working.

What We Offer
  • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days).
  • Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme.
  • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE).
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
  • Immigration loan.
  • Relocation scheme for certain posts.
  • On-Site nursery.
  • On-site gym.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
  • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service.
  • Discounted medical insurance.


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