Junior Programme Manager - Emerging Technologies and Robotics

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare organization in London is seeking a Group Head of Research and Innovation to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of clinical research. Based primarily at the Tooting site, this senior leadership role involves shaping research governance, driving innovation, and fostering partnerships with academia, industry, and regulatory bodies. Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical research leadership, financial management, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Inclusive workplace initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading clinical research operations in a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of research governance and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in managing budgets and financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development and operational delivery of clinical research.
• Implement group research strategy and build academic partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership in clinical research

Financial management

Governance and compliance expertise

Communication skills

Strategic partnership building

Education

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Group Head of Research and Innovation (R&I) – St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh)

Lead strategic development and operational delivery of clinical research across one of London's largest healthcare groups. Based primarily at the Tooting site, this senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape research governance, drive innovation, foster partnerships with academia, industry, and regulatory bodies.

• Strategic Leadership – implement group research strategy, represent the group externally, build academic and industry partnerships.
• Operational Oversight – lead research operations, co‑lead JCRO, develop and monitor R&I policies and systems.
• Governance & Compliance – ensure regulatory compliance, manage study setup, approvals, sponsor responsibilities, maintain quality standards and SOPs.
• Financial Management – oversee research budgets, support grant applications, ensure transparent financial practices.
• Workforce Development – promote training, career pathways, inclusive engagement, support investigators and staff development.
• HR & Leadership – manage R&I ops teams, lead appraisals, resource planning, act as a visible senior leader.
• Communication & Engagement – foster strong internal and external relationships, deliver presentations, communicate complex issues clearly and professionally.
• Provide senior operational leadership across all R&I functions.
• Co‑lead JCRO with City St Georges University of London.
• Develop and implement systems and policies to support high‑quality research delivery.
• Serve as sponsor representative for research governance across the Group.
• Ensure compliance with ICH‑GCP, HRA, MHRA and other regulatory frameworks.
• Lead development and implementation of SOPs and assurance frameworks.
• Provide expert advice on ethics, regulatory submissions, and contracting.
• Act as budget manager for research funding, ensuring contractual compliance.
• Partner with finance teams to monitor research income and expenditure.
• Support financial planning and reporting for research.
• Drive development of research workforce, including training and career pathways.
• Promote inclusive access to research for staff and patients.
• Support researchers and teams in meeting governance and legal requirements.
• Lead staff engagement initiatives and training programmes.
• Line‑manage senior R&I staff, oversee appraisals, performance, and development.
• Establish strong communication channels within the department and across the Trust.
• Deliver presentations and reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead on communicating complex or sensitive issues with clarity and professionalism.

UKIFS Head of Legal and Governance (General Counsel)

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• Strategic direction of legal and governance functions.
• Delivery of legal support to business units.
• Continuous improvement of governance systems and processes.
• Lead the legal team, manage resources and budgets.
• Represent the organization in regulatory and legal matters.