Senior Innovation Manager

4 weeks ago


Twickenham, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

About the Role

The Senior Programme Manager will play a key role in the Innovations team, fostering close collaboration with the Business Development team. This individual will support the day-to-day delivery of new activities and funding calls aimed at expanding the NIHR offer to industry and its engagement with investors.

The Programme Manager will manage a portfolio of exciting projects led by small and medium enterprises, academia, and NHS Trusts, which are thriving to make an impact in the NHS and the UK economy. They will develop close relationships with innovators and entrepreneurs, drive the collection of outcomes, contribute to the generation of case studies, and participate in the planning of ad hoc events, workshops, and/or webinars.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working to tight deadlines and competing priorities while maintaining a high quality of outputs.

Key Responsibilities

The following activities comprise the key responsibilities for the Senior Programme Manager role:

  • Programme operations and commissioning
  • Due diligence, contracting, and portfolio management
  • Comms & engagement
  • Staff management

What You Will Bring to the Role

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the health and social care innovation ecosystem, including product development and the translational research pathway. They will be educated to MSc/PhD level in biomedical, health, or engineering sciences and have experience working in research management, technology transfer environments, health tech accelerators, start-ups, or organisations supporting innovation.

The successful candidate will also have experience engaging with industry at a senior level, either within a sales, promotional, consultancy, or negotiation capacity. They will have a proven track record of working within multiple areas of the health, social care, and life sciences sector, including industry, academia, and the NHS.

The Programme Manager will have excellent presentation and communications skills, as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. They will be a committed team player with proven organisational and prioritisation skills, able to manage their own time to meet demanding deadlines and have excellent attention to detail.

Applications

If you are interested in working with us and feel you have the appropriate background and skills, please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining what you feel you could bring to the company, outlining your suitability for the role, and quote job REF706N.

How to Apply

Are you interested in learning more about this exciting position with the NIHR? Please apply directly via our vacancy page.

This role is with NIHR Coordinating Centre (NIHRCC) and is hosted by LGC.



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