Strategic Development Director

19 hours ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Join our team as a Strategic Development Director and contribute to shaping the future of health and care research in the UK.

In this exciting role, you will lead the development, delivery, and implementation of strategic plans to build research capacity and capability across the region. Your focus will be on addressing the needs of the life sciences industry, particularly those related to commercial contract and collaborative research.

About this opportunity

This role presents a unique chance to work with the NIHR South West Central Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN), hosted by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). As a key member of our team, you will work closely with various stakeholders to drive forward research initiatives and achieve our strategic aims.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Line managing and coordinating the work of teams established to support strategic development of research delivery capability and capacity, portfolio oversight, and RRDN support functions.
  • Creating and leading a 3-year RRDN Strategic Implementation Plan in line with the RDN strategic aims.

We require an experienced individual with a strong background in managing large budgets and financial processes, as well as their knowledge of business planning and performance management techniques. You should have a good understanding of utilising Business Intelligence solutions and be able to communicate complex information effectively.

We offer a competitive salary of £90,000-£120,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a range of benefits including pension scheme, annual leave, and professional development opportunities.



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