Senior Programme Manager, Innovation Programmes

4 weeks ago


Twickenham, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

About the role

You will play a key role in the Innovations team and foster close collaboration with the Business Development team.

You will support the day-to-day delivery of a number of new activities and funding calls aimed at expanding the NIHR offer to industry and its engagement with investors, 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. 

You are expected to 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.

You need to be comfortable with 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. Subject to agreement with your Line Manager, additional activities may be required from time to time.

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

What you will bring to the role

Qualifications

Good understanding of health and social care innovation ecosystem including product development (either therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices or digital health technologies) and the translational research pathway Educated to MSc/PhD level in biomedical, health or engineering sciences Experience of working in research management, technology transfer environment, health tech accelerators, start-ups, organisations supporting innovation or experience engaging with industry at senior level, either within a sales, promotional, consultancy or negotiation capacity Experience of working within multiple areas of the health, social care and life sciences sector including industry, academia and the NHS with proven experience in commercially focused projects Experience in managing diverse internal and external relationships  Understanding of intellectual property and commercial aspects in relation to research commercialisation Committed team player  Excellent presentation and communications skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Proven organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage own time to meet demanding deadlines and excellent attention to details

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 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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