R&D Portfolio Director & Governance Lead

NHS Jobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Group Head of R&D at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust will lead the management and governance of the R&D portfolio, ensuring delivery within agreed parameters and compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

The postholder will provide board-level assurance on research activity, oversee R&D budgets (income, pay and non-pay), and ensure all activity is fully costed with appropriate contracts in place with partner organisations.

Job description

The Group Head of R&D at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust will lead the management and governance of the R&D portfolio, ensuring delivery within agreed parameters and compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

The postholder will provide board-level assurance on research activity, oversee R&D budgets (income, pay and non-pay), and ensure all activity is fully costed with appropriate contracts in place with partner organisations.