Flexible Secure Research Programme Lead

Cancer Research UK; London Borough of Newham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Generous leave allowance

Discounts on travel to technology

Gym membership

Flexible working

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking a Trusted Research Programme Manager to lead and evolve the Trusted Research Environment and secure data platform programme in support of data-driven cancer research.

You will drive programme planning, governance, milestones, KPIs and resource planning, while identifying AI-enabled efficiencies and enabling researchers through data access and onboarding. The role emphasizes collaboration with NHS partners, researchers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience managing health-related research programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of working with sensitive health data and data governance frameworks.
• Experience developing and reporting on programme plans, milestones and KPIs.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience supporting multi-institutional research projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and continuous development of Cancer Research UK's Trusted Research Environment and wider secure data platform programme.
• Drive programme planning, governance and performance management, developing and tracking milestones, KPIs and resource requirements.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiencies.
• Support researchers and projects through data access, approvals, onboarding and deployment processes.
• Build and manage relationships with researchers, NHS partners, industry representatives and commercial suppliers.
• Promote the benefits of secure research environments across the cancer research community.

Job description

Cancer Research UK is seeking a Trusted Research Programme Manager to lead and evolve the Trusted Research Environment and secure data platform programme in support of data-driven cancer research.

You will drive programme planning, governance, milestones, KPIs and resource planning, while identifying AI-enabled efficiencies and enabling researchers through data access and onboarding. The role emphasizes collaboration with NHS partners, researchers and suppliers.