Research Manager

2 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 improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. We are also a major funder of applied health research in low- and middle-income countries. 

The NIHR Global Health Research (GHR) portfolio, funded through Official Development Assistance (ODA), was established in 2016 and builds on NIHR’s operating principles of impact, excellence, effectiveness, inclusion and collaboration. We fund high-quality global health research for the direct and primary benefit of people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and build research and development (R&D) capacity and capability in both the UK and in LMICs through mutual learning and knowledge exchange.

Working closely with the global health research community, we commission and invest in applied health research and training that responds to the diverse needs of LMIC communities, anticipates the evolving global burden of disease and addresses health system priorities.

Job Description

Reporting to a Senior Research Manager, the post holder will cover the full end-to-end process of research management, from launching new calls for applications through to contracting and active monitoring of funded projects. This role will require an ability to work collaboratively with other team members. The post provides the opportunity for external liaison, with interfaces to UK government and academia.

Key Accountabilities:

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.

Qualifications

Qualification & Experience 
Require Criteria: 

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

Desired 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.

Application
If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with NIHR. .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.


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