Senior Research Manager

TN United Kingdom; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee commissioning and monitoring activities within a collaborative team. This fixed-term role involves strategic program management, external liaison with government and academia, and fostering effective relationships across various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in biomedical, health, or social sciences, with proven project management success and strong interpersonal skills. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to operational excellence and impactful research management.

Qualifications

• Degree in biomedical, health, or social sciences is required.
• Proven success in managing projects and programmes, with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning and monitoring activities of the team.
• Liaise with stakeholders and represent funding perspectives at events.
• Line management of up to three staff members.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Writing Skills

Planning and Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Research Management

Education

Degree in Biomedical, Health, or Social Sciences

Job description

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Reporting to the Assistant Director, this fixed-term role involves overseeing some of the team’s commissioning and monitoring activities. It requires a strong leadership style and the ability to work collaboratively with other Senior Programme Managers.

The position offers opportunities for external liaison with UK Government, academia, industry, and the clinical community.

Key responsibilities

1. Overall responsibility for the team’s commissioning and monitoring activities, including oversight of these activities.
2. Contributing to and leading strategic programme and departmental initiatives.
3. Drafting SOPs, work instructions, template documents, and issuing guidelines.
4. Attending regional advisory committee meetings in a supervisory capacity and providing advice as needed.
5. Representing RfPB in NIHR cross-cutting working groups as appropriate.
6. Liaising regularly with internal and external stakeholders, organizing and leading meetings, representing the funder’s perspective, and promoting funding programmes at external events.
7. Identifying improvements to working practices and supporting operational excellence.
8. Developing and maintaining professional relationships with GMG teams, applicants, award holders, and colleagues within NIHR and across organizations. Acting as a role model.
9. Handling special project work and assisting in preparing programme reports and papers.
10. Line management of up to three staff members.
11. Monitoring the quality and timelines of Research Managers’ work within the team.
12. Staff recruitment, mentoring, training, and supervision.

What you will bring to the role

Qualifications

• A degree in biomedical, health, or social sciences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven success in managing projects and programmes.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to interpret complex information and see the big picture.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills and customer focus, with external liaison experience.
• A team player capable of building effective relationships.
• Experience in research management, preferably in healthcare.

Applications

If interested and qualified, please apply with your CV and cover letter in a single document, outlining your suitability and experience related to the criteria. Quote REF782Z.

How to apply

Learn more and apply directly via our vacancy page.

This role is with NIHR Coordinating Centre (NIHRCC) and hosted by LGC.