Senior Research and Development Manager

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the United Kingdom seeks a Research and Development Manager to lead healthcare engineering projects. The role requires a strong scientific background, exceptional communication skills, and experience in securing research funding. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field and have substantial project management experience. This position offers a salary range of £53,947 - £63,350 per annum, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience of line management and developing individuals.
• Experience working within a higher education or NHS research environment.
• Understanding of research translation and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Drive large-scale healthcare engineering grants.
• Secure funding and foster strategic collaborations.
• Support the development of grant applications and proposals.

Skills

Proven experience securing research funding

Strong project management experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

PhD or equivalent experience in biomedical engineering

Job description

Overview

Organisation/Company: KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

Research Field: Engineering

Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)

Country: United Kingdom

Application Deadline: 3 Nov 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

About Us

The School has secured multi-million-pound research funding and maintains strong partnerships with UK and international universities, the NHS, charitable organisations, and industry partners. The vision is to establish the School as a world leader in healthcare engineering.

About The Role

The Research and Development Manager is a senior role within the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, responsible for driving large-scale, high-profile healthcare engineering grants that deliver real-world patient benefits and measurable impact. Working closely with the Head of School, Heads of Research Departments, academic and research staff, and external stakeholders, this role will play a pivotal part in securing funding, fostering strategic collaborations, and facilitating the translation of healthcare engineering innovations into clinical applications.

The Research and Development Manager will be instrumental in realizing the School’s vision by providing strategic and operational support, they will support the development and submission of competitive grant applications, fellowships, and funding proposals to governmental agencies, Charities, and industry sponsors. The role requires a strong scientific background, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to translate complex research concepts into clear, compelling narratives tailored to funder priorities.

This is a full time (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

• PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as biomedical engineering, healthcare research, or translational science.
• Proven experience securing research funding from UKRI, NIHR, EU, industry, and philanthropic sources, with a track record of developing successful multi-disciplinary funding applications.
• Demonstrable experience in research strategy development, including aligning research funding opportunities with institutional priorities and long-term impact goals.
• Strong project management experience, including supporting large-scale research programs, ensuring financial oversight, impact reporting, and compliance with research governance and ethics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to shape compelling research proposals, prepare high-quality funding bids, and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Experience of line management and developing individuals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to track research impact, assess funding trends, and support preparations for Research Excellence Framework (REF) submissions.
• Understanding of research translation, commercialization, and regulatory pathways, including intellectual property considerations and industry engagement.
• Substantial experience of securing large strategic grants.
• Experience of previous REF preparations.
• Experience of research translation and commercialisation.
• Experience working within a higher education or NHS research environment, supporting research growth and impact assessment.
• Knowledge of Full Economic Costing (FEC), AcoRD principles, and research finance management systems (e.g., Worktribe/NHS equivalents).
• Familiarity with innovation and enterprise functions, such as spin-outs, licensing agreements, and industry partnerships.
• Project management qualification or training (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent).
• Experience leading or contributing to REF submissionsin biomedical engineering or related disciplines.

Further Information

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at Kings.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit ’ pages.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

Grade and Salary:£53,947 - £63,350 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance

Job ID:127025

Close Date:03-Nov-2025

Contact Person:Denise Barton

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