Research Manager - Global Health

ZipRecruiter; Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization is looking for a Research Manager to oversee funding agreements and manage a portfolio of health research projects. Candidates should possess a biomedical degree and have experience working in research management. The role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and benefits including a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual bonus, subject to company performance

Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance Cover

Benenden Healthcare Membership

Training and Development Opportunities

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a research management environment.
• Experience of liaising with senior individuals in various organisations.
• Good knowledge of biomedical and health research.

Responsibilities

• Managing funding agreements and portfolios of funded projects.
• Preparing regular and ad hoc programme reports and papers.
• Collaborating with teams and external stakeholders including UK government.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning and organisational skills

Cultural awareness/sensitivity

Continuous improvement mentality

Education

Biomedical or health sciences degree

M.Sc. in global health

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description

The Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is the UK’s largest funder of health and care research. The NIHR is committed to engaging and involving patients, carers, the public and communities in all the research it supports to improve the reach, quality, and impact of funded research. At the NIHR Coordinating Centre, we involve members of the public in our work.

Working closely with the global health research community, we commission and invest in applied health research and training that responds to the diverse needs of LMIC communities, anticipates the evolving global burden of disease and addresses health system priorities.

Job Description

Reporting to a Senior Research Manager, the post holder will cover the full end-to-end process of research management, from launching new calls for applications through to contracting and active monitoring of funded projects. This role will require an ability to work collaboratively with other team members. The post provides the opportunity for external liaison, with interfaces to UK government and academia.

Key Accountabilities:

Award management: Negotiating funding agreements for projects recommended for funding, including the negotiation of milestones, financial arrangements and reporting requirements to enable successful project progression; managing a portfolio of funded projects including monitoring of delivery progress and financial performance, reviewing intellectual property plans and other key deliverables, and managing contractual changes to ensure the project remains compliant with NIHR GHR programme objectives and expectations, analysis of project and programme level outputs, outcomes and impact. Assisting in the preparation of regular and ad hoc programme reports, papers and minutes.

Qualifications & Experience

Require Criteria:

• A biomedical or health sciences degree
• Experience of working in a research management environment
• Experience of liaising with senior individuals in a variety of organisations
• Good knowledge of biomedical and health research disciplines
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Desired Criteria:

• M.Sc. in global heath
• Experience of working on health related international development projects supported by ODA funding
• A track record of successful management of international or remotely delivered projects involving multiple organisations
• At least three years’ experience of research management
• Experience of report writing and evaluation of research outcomes
• Experience of developing and working to agreed quality practices and standards
• Experience of building stakeholder relationships and responding effectively to enquiries from a wide range of global stakeholders

Essential Competencies and Behaviours:

• Ability to work to a high level of accuracy with great attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to distil and summarise complex information
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, working to challenging targets and deadlines
• Cultural awareness/sensitivity, and evidence of a commitment to and equality of opportunity
• A continuous improvement mentality, with a desire to provide an effective and efficient research management service for all stakeholders

Additional information

Job Summary:

• Salary: £40,300
• Location: Twickenham / Hybrid working model
• Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
• Working Hours: 7.5 hours per day
• Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays

Employee Benefits Include:

• Annual bonus, subject to company performance
• Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance Cover
• Benenden Healthcare Membership
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Season Ticket Loan

Please note: This is an office based hybrid position, with a mandatory requirement to attend our office in Twickenham, London, one day each week.

Application Process

If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Essential Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with NIHR.

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