Research Manager

1 month ago


Twickenham, United Kingdom LGC Group Full time
Job Description

The LGC Group is seeking a highly skilled Research Manager to join our team. As a key member of our research management team, you will be responsible for supporting the full end-to-end process of research management, from launching new calls for applications through to contracting and active monitoring of funded projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Commissioning of Global Health Research calls: Supporting all aspects of research funding, contributing to the call theme and priority setting, revising guidance documents, advising potential applicants, reviewing applications for eligibility against guidance and policy, supporting the funding committee, coordinating and attending funding committee meetings, taking accurate and comprehensive minutes of the committee meetings, providing timely feedback to successful and unsuccessful applicants.
  • Award management: Negotiating funding agreements for projects recommended for funding, including the negotiation of milestones, financial arrangements and reporting requirements to enable successful project progression; managing a portfolio of funded projects including monitoring of delivery progress and financial performance, reviewing intellectual property plans and other key deliverables, and managing contractual changes to ensure the project remains compliant with NIHR GHR programme objectives and expectations, analysis of project and programme level outputs, outcomes and impact. Assisting in the preparation of regular and ad hoc programme reports, papers and minutes.
Requirements:
  • A biomedical or health sciences degree
  • Experience of working in a research management environment
  • Experience of liaising with senior individuals in a variety of organisations with an ability to create favourable working relationships easily
  • Good knowledge of biomedical and health research disciplines
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Proficient in the use of email and other web-based applications, including online databases
  • Ability to distil and summarise complex information
Desirable Criteria:
  • or PhD in a biomedical field
  • Experience of working on health related international development projects supported by ODA funding
  • A track record of successful management of international or remotely delivered projects involving multiple organisations
  • At least three years' experience of research management
  • Experience of report writing and evaluation of research outcomes
  • Experience of developing and working to agreed quality practices and standards
  • Experience of building stakeholder relationships and responding effectively to enquiries from a wide range of global stakeholders
Essential Competencies and Behaviours:
  • Ability to work to a high level of accuracy with great attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, working to challenging targets and deadlines
  • Cultural awareness/sensitivity, and evidence of a commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity
  • A continuous improvement mentality, with a desire to provide an effective and efficient research management service for all stakeholders.
Additional Information:

Salary & Benefits: £39,200 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

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.


  • Research Manager

    6 months ago


    Twickenham, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

    About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Manager to join our Research Programmes Directorate. As a Research Manager, you will play a key role in driving the strategic development and delivery of both NIHR and non-NIHR research funding programmes, contributing to reducing health inequalities and reconfiguring the health, social...

  • Research Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Twickenham, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Research Manager to join our Research Programmes Directorate at NIHR. As a Research Manager, you will play a key role in driving the strategic development and delivery of both NIHR and non-NIHR research funding programmes, contributing to reducing health inequalities and reconfiguring the health, social care, and...

  • Research Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Twickenham, United Kingdom LGC Group Full time

    Job Title: Research ManagerJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Research Manager to join our team at LGC Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full end-to-end process of research management, from launching new calls for applications through to contracting and active monitoring of funded projects.Key...

  • Research Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Twickenham, United Kingdom LGC Group Full time

    About the RoleThe LGC Group is seeking a highly skilled Research Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the success of our organization.Key ResponsibilitiesCommissioning of Global Health Research calls: Supporting all aspects of research funding, contributing to the call theme and priority...

  • Research Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Twickenham, United Kingdom LGC Group Full time

    Job Title: Research Manager - Global Health ResearchJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Research Manager to join our team at LGC Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full end-to-end process of research management, from launching new calls for applications through to contracting and active monitoring of funded...


  • Twickenham, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

    About the RoleThe NIHR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Research Manager to lead the delivery of the Global Health Research (GHR) Centres programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive research management process that supports the programme's ambitions for high-quality applied health...


  • Twickenham, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

    About the RoleThe NIHR is seeking a Senior Research Manager to lead the delivery of the Global Health Research (GHR) Centres programme. This is a key role in the development of a comprehensive process of research management that supports the programme's ambitions for high-quality applied health research in low- and middle-income countries.The successful...

  • Research Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Twickenham, United Kingdom LGC Group Full time

    Job DescriptionAs a Research Manager at LGC Group, you will play a crucial role in the end-to-end process of research management, from launching new calls for applications to contracting and active monitoring of funded projects. This position requires collaboration with other team members and the ability to work with senior individuals in various...


  • Twickenham, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

    About the RoleThe NIHR is seeking a Senior Research Manager to lead the delivery of the Global Health Research (GHR) Centres programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive process of research management that supports the programme's ambitions for high-quality applied health research in low- and...


  • Twickenham, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

    About the role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to lead the delivery of the NIHR Global Health Research (GHR) Centres programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive process of research management that supports the programme's ambitions for high-quality applied health research...


  • Twickenham, United Kingdom LGC Group Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Research Manager to support the monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities of our high-profile National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) portfolio of clinical and applied health research infrastructure funding schemes.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the annual reporting process, including the...


  • Twickenham, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

    About the RoleThe successful candidate for this position will be a highly proactive, outgoing, and engaging individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strategic thinker, and a natural leader. A flexible and adaptive working style is required, with the ability to constantly horizon scan and seize new challenges and opportunities as...


  • Twickenham, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

    About the RoleThe successful candidate for this position will be a highly proactive, outgoing, and engaging individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strategic thinker, and a natural leader. A flexible and adaptive working style is required, with the ability to constantly horizon scan and seize new challenges and opportunities as...


  • Twickenham, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

    About the RoleThe successful candidate for this position will be a highly proactive, outgoing, and engaging individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strategic and critical thinker, and a natural, confident leader. A flexible and adaptive working style is required, constantly horizon scanning and ready to seize new challenges and...


  • Twickenham, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

    About the RoleThis exciting opportunity is for a Senior Research Manager to join the NIHR team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for overseeing commissioning and monitoring activities, working collaboratively with other Senior Programme Managers, and contributing to strategic programme and departmental initiatives.Key...


  • Twickenham, United Kingdom LGC Group Full time

    At the LGC Group, we are seeking a highly skilled Global Research Management Expert to join our team.We are a leading health and social care research organization funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).About UsThe National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is dedicated to improving people's health and wellbeing through...

  • Research Manager

    3 months ago


    Twickenham, United Kingdom LGC Group Full time

    Company Description The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). We work in partnership with the NHS, universities, local government, other research funders, patients, and the public. The NIHR funds, enables, and delivers world-leading health and social care research that...


  • Twickenham, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

    About the role The successful candidate for this role will be a highly proactive, outgoing and engaging individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strategic and critical thinker and a natural, confident leader. A flexible and adaptive working style is needed, constantly horizon scanning and ready to seize new challenges and...

  • Research Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Twickenham, United Kingdom LGC Group Full time

    Job Title: Research Manager - Biomedical ProjectsAt LGC Group, we are seeking a highly skilled Research Manager to join our team. As a Research Manager, you will be responsible for managing the full end-to-end process of research management, from launching new calls for applications through to contracting and active monitoring of funded projects.Key...

  • Research Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Twickenham, United Kingdom LGC Group Full time

    Job DescriptionAs a Research Manager at LGC Group, you will be responsible for managing the full end-to-end process of research management, from launching new calls for applications to contracting and active monitoring of funded projects. This role requires the ability to work collaboratively with other team members and to interface with UK government and...