Senior Research Collaboration Manager

3 months ago


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 opportunities as they emerge, building strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. 

Key Responsibilities

Provide oversight and support of established NIHR collaborations including the ongoing management, monitoring and support for each NIHR Translational Research Collaborations (TRC) or other Collaboration. Work with the Managers of the TRCs, offering practical support, advice and guidance. Support the development of TRC/collaboration strategies and advise on the strategic goals, objectives and planning of existing collaborations, and review new and refreshed strategies of NIHR TRCs, advising on improvements as necessary. Oversee the review of annual reports of NIHR TRCs and other Collaborations and provide feedback and recommendations as appropriate. Facilitate engagement with medical research charities, other parts of the NIHR infrastructure, funders, the life sciences industry and the wider research landscape to identify opportunities for strategic alignment, leveraging funding and development of collaborative activities Participate in collaboration Steering Committee Meetings and facilitate cross-learning across collaborations.  Horizon scan and stay abreast of national developments, priorities and strategic goals, actively seeking out new opportunities as new and future priorities emerge  Lead on scoping and establishing new Collaborations and other initiatives as required Oversee and maintain standard and structured processes for scoping and supporting the development of new TRCs and other Collaborations

..more details in the full Job Description.

What you will bring to the role

Qualifications

A good biomedical science degree with experience gained through previous employment in the life sciences research sector, with a strong understanding of clinical research and research funding processes. Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, including minute-taking, meetings and diary management and record keeping. An outgoing and engaging personality with excellent interpersonal, liaison and communication skills – written and verbal. A proactive and supportive team player who can work independently and provide leadership, mentoring and peer support to a team, role-modelling a positive, can-do culture. Experience of stakeholder management across a variety of organisations with an ability to easily build and maintain favourable working relationships with experts in their field, with a natural gravitas A track record of successful management and delivery of complex projects involving multiple organisations and stakeholders with a range of different needs Experience of planning and delivering meetings and events, both online and face to face Ability to understand the complex NIHR infrastructure and funding system, identify relevant funding opportunities, analyse and map the expertise within a specific field or disease area An understanding of how clinical research in the NHS is carried out, and the role of the NIHR Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines; competent to balance a combination of desk-based research and analysis with line management, peer support, stakeholder engagement and meeting coordination An understanding of how to apply Research Inclusion principles in research and research management, and a commitment to ensure this is effectively implemented An understanding of the broader clinical and social research environment in the UK, including the role of the third sector and industry

Applications

If you are interested in working with us and feel you have the appropriate background and skills, please apply with your CV, with the  cover letter attached in the same document , explaining what you feel you could bring to the company, outlining your suitability for the role, and quote REF838T.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis from March 2024, so early application is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment.

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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