Translational Research Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Oxford is seeking a Translational Research Coordinator to manage biomedical translation projects. The role involves engaging with various stakeholders and enhancing project design. This full-time position offers hybrid working and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Family leave schemes

Cycle and electric car loan schemes

Childcare services

Membership to social and sports clubs

Discounted bus travel and season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience in research or project management.
• Understanding of biomedical and healthcare sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage a pipeline of biomedical translation opportunities.
• Engage stakeholders and provide administrative support.

Skills

Project Management

Research

Innovation Processes

Job description

Translational Research Coordinator, Oxford

Client: University of Oxford

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

The Translational Research Office at Boundary Brook House, Headington, Oxford, is seeking a Translational Research Coordinator for an internal secondment opportunity. The Medical Sciences Division collaborates across the University to identify and develop new translational projects that address unmet medical needs, aiming to create robust project plans and secure additional funding.

The successful candidate will support and manage a growing pipeline of biomedical translation opportunities. They should be confident self-starters with a good understanding of research, translation, and innovation processes in biomedical and healthcare sectors. With research or project management experience, the post-holder will work under the leadership of the Head of the Translational Research Office to oversee a portfolio of translational research projects, engaging stakeholders and providing administrative and operational support.

The role involves supporting existing translational research programs, such as those at Oxford, and enhancing project design. The coordinator will liaise with various stakeholders, including the Oxford research community, Oxford University Innovations, Oxford Sciences Enterprise, public funding bodies, charities, and industry partners.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle and electric car loan schemes
• Childcare services
• Membership to social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and season ticket loans

This is a full-time position, with part-time consideration (minimum 0.6 FTE). The contract is initially fixed-term for up to 12 months (until 31 July 2026), with potential for extension or an open-ended contract. Hybrid working arrangements are supported.