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UK Cancer Research Funding Expert
2 months ago
Job Purpose:
The NIHR is seeking a highly skilled individual to fill the role of Cancer Portfolio Lead. This position requires a deep understanding of the UK cancer research funding landscape and the ability to maintain an overview of the NIHR's cancer research portfolio.
Main Responsibilities:
- Maintain an overview of the NIHR's cancer research portfolio, including commissioning portfolio analysis.
- Provide coordination in cancer research funding, working closely with other cancer research funders, such as Cancer Research UK.
- Contribute to responses to parliamentary questions and ministerial briefings, providing expert advice on cancer research.
- Represent the NIHR at meetings with external stakeholders in the cancer research field, including Cancer Research UK and the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission.
- Work with relevant research managers to oversee major NIHR/DHSC cancer research funding.
- Provide expert advice to DHSC Science, Research & Evidence colleagues.
- Act as a focal point for cancer-related support questions, such as nominations for funding committees.
Organisational Relationships:
- The postholder will work collaboratively across all NIHR Coordinating Centres.
- Working across the broader UK cancer research landscape.
- Work closely with colleagues in the DHSC's Science, Research & Evidence Directorate.
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential Criteria:
- Biomedical science degree relevant to cancer research or equivalent expertise.
- Worked in a research funding organisation, policy body.
- Knowledge of the health and care research landscape, particularly in cancer research.
- An understanding of clinical research in the NHS and the NIHR's involvement.
- A strategic thinker able to interpret complex information.
Desired Criteria:
- A postgraduate degree in a relevant area.
- Previous experience of working with the NIHR.
Salary & Benefits:
£56,400+ 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
Contract: 12 months fixed term maternity cover (secondment welcomed)
This is an office-based, hybrid role, with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, which might increase, subject to team requirements.
