Associate Director of Research, Development & Discovery

NHS Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Associate Director of Research, Development & Discovery to lead Trust-wide research governance, R&D financial stewardship and major infrastructure bids.

The postholder will drive external engagement at local, regional and national levels, set strategic direction, and ensure national reporting requirements and performance oversight.

Responsibilities

• Senior responsibility for Trust-wide research governance and R&D financial stewardship.
• Oversee research performance and development of NIHR bids and national reporting requirements.

Job description

Associate Director of Research, Development & Discovery

The postholder holds senior responsibility for Trustwide research governance, the development and stewardship of R&D financial resources, oversight of research performance, and the development of applications for major R&D infrastructure, including NIHR bids and national reporting requirements. The role requires substantial external engagement at local, regional and national levels, and demands exceptional strategic leadership, partnership building, communication and negotiating skills. Operating with a high degree of autonomy and authority, the Associate Director is expected to act independently within minimal guidelines, setting organisational standards, shaping longterm strategic direction, and ensuring UHDB maintains a credible national reputation as a provider of worldclass research, innovation and clinical trials. Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust