Research Systems Lead - Remote/Hybrid, 5-Person Team

SF Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An international organisation near Birmingham is seeking a Functional Lead to oversee system configuration and improvement in a research-driven environment. This role involves managing a team and working closely with stakeholders to enhance functionalities. The position offers an attractive salary up to £65,000, guaranteed raises, flexible remote working options, and generous leave. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience in system optimisation, particularly within Scientific or MedTech sectors.

Benefits

Starting salary up to £65,000

Guaranteed in-post rises (£9,000 in year one)

3 days a week remote working

Up to 17% employer contribution pension

40 days annual leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a research-driven environment such as Scientific, advanced engineering or MedTech.
• Proven ability in system configuration, optimisation, and customer-focused improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills are essential for handling internal communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of five, promoting a culture of autonomous knowledge sharing.
• Identify and deliver improvements in system functionalities.
• Collaborate closely with technical stakeholders for optimal system integration.

Skills

System experience in research environment

System configuration and optimisation

Project delivery capabilities

Impeccable communication skills

Team management or mentorship

Flexible, can-do attitude

Experience with Oracle Fusion

Tools

Oracle Fusion

NetSuite

Dynamics

SAP

Job description

An international organisation near Birmingham is seeking a Functional Lead to oversee system configuration and improvement in a research-driven environment. This role involves managing a team and working closely with stakeholders to enhance functionalities. The position offers an attractive salary up to £65,000, guaranteed raises, flexible remote working options, and generous leave. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience in system optimisation, particularly within Scientific or MedTech sectors.