Senior Research Manager

2 weeks ago


West of England, United Kingdom Meningitis Research Foundation Full time
Job Description

Senior Research Manager - Bristol

Remote or hybrid working available

£40,000 - £43,999 depending on experience

Fixed term up to March 2027

Meningitis Research Foundation is an international health charity headquartered in the UK, driven by a passionate mission to prevent the devastating impact of meningitis.

Our vision is a world free of meningitis by 2030, and we fund vital research, advocate for change as a dedicated champion for those meningitis and septicemia affects, and take action that directly benefits people.

We are a medium-sized charity with 30+ staff and an average of £2-£3 million income each year.

Role Purpose

This role is a new position and as our Senior Research Manager, you will be responsible for developing and managing our research grants programme, in alignment with our new research strategy. Alongside this, you will manage our genomics programme of research, which includes an exciting multi-stakeholder, international project designed to understand barriers and opportunities to the use of whole genome sequencing in low- and middle-income countries. This position reports to our Head of Research.

Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation of our new research strategy. Identify and on-board scientific advisory panel members who have relevant expertise to the new research strategy.
  • Work with our Senior Research Officer to oversee the launch of grant rounds and the coordination of peer reviews in alignment with AMRC requirements.
  • Work on post-award processing, monitoring, and governance of successful grant applications.
  • Support the Head of Research to identify and respond to relevant meningitis research consultations in the UK and internationally.
  • Identify, monitor, and respond to developments on the UK and international research funding environment.
  • Management of genomics research programme, setting up and maintaining partner contracts, monitoring progress, collaborating with colleagues from the finance department, and coordinating submission of quarterly reports to funders.

Qualifications

  • A degree in relevant biomedical science or equivalent experience.
  • Previous experience of performing peer review and grant management, ideally in line with Association of Medical Research Charity (AMRC) requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of the UK research funding environment.
  • Demonstrable management skills or a professional project management qualification.
  • Project budget management experience.
  • Remote, flexible working to suit you.
  • 25 days holiday.
  • Fixed term contract up until March 2027, with potential opportunities beyond.


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