Programme Director – NIHR Policy Research Programme

2 weeks ago


London Area, United Kingdom NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Full time

About us

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.


About the Role

An exciting leadership opportunity to shape and drive the NIHR Policy Research Programme, influencing science, policy, and practice in the health and care sectors. The role will support NIHR’s strategic initiatives, working with DHSC’s Science, Research, and Evidence Directorate to maximise the impact of commissioned research on national policy.


About you

We seek someone with significant experience in evidence-informed policy making, ideally through commissioning and translating evidence into government policy. The Programme Director will oversee the NIHR policy research portfolio, including Policy Research Units (PRUs), the Call-off Analytical Facility, and Evidence Review Facilities.


For more information about the role, please apply through LinkedIn and you will be redirected to the NIHR jobs page.


Application Process

Submit your CV and cover letter by 18th October 2024 via LinkedIn. Interviews will be held from the beginning of November 2024.


For further details or informal discussions, contact Dr Mario Moroso (mario.moroso@nihr.ac.uk).



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