Strategic Research and Development Lead

3 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time
Job Title: Strategic Research and Development Lead

As a key member of the MCRC team, the Strategic Research and Development Lead will play a crucial role in identifying, developing, and implementing strategic research and education opportunities for the MCRC, its partners, and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for facilitating the procurement of external funding by the MCRC by managing and preparing relevant grant applications. They will also drive the MCRC's aspirations around internationalisation, develop, lead, and oversee the delivery of training and education initiatives within translational cancer research and related fields within the MCRC and CRUK Manchester Centre.

The successful candidate will provide direction and project management for ongoing and future initiatives that are integral to the MCRC strategy, working closely with senior personnel from all partners within the MCRC and across the Greater Manchester Cancer Research Ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategic research and education opportunities for the MCRC, its partners, and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
  • Facilitate the procurement of external funding by the MCRC by managing and preparing relevant grant applications.
  • Drive the MCRC's aspirations around internationalisation.
  • Develop, lead, and oversee the delivery of training and education initiatives within translational cancer research and related fields within the MCRC and CRUK Manchester Centre.
  • Provide direction and project management for ongoing and future initiatives that are integral to the MCRC strategy.

What You'll Get in Return:

  • Fantastic market-leading pension scheme.
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period.
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.


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