Senior Translational Research Manager

UCL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 Days holiday (including 27 days + 8

Defined benefit CARE Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Job summary

UCL is seeking a Senior Translational Research Manager to lead a portfolio of biomedical device, diagnostic and digital/AI translational projects within UCL Innovation & Enterprise. You will guide researchers through the translational pathway, from project planning to funding applications, coordinating with Clinical Trials Units, funders and industry partners.

You will identify translational opportunities, manage budgets and timelines, and contribute to UCL's translational strategy to move

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of biomedical device, diagnostic, digital and/or AI development.
• Strong track record progressing projects through translational pathway.
• Knowledge of regulatory pathways relevant to these technologies.

Responsibilities

• Advise Principal Investigators on translational strategy from plan to funding.
• Identify funding opportunities and support competitive applications.
• Manage complex funded projects including budgets, milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate across UCL and partner hospitals with external partners.

Skills

Biomedical device development

Translational science

Project management

Education

Project management qualification

Job description

UCL is one of the UK's leading universities and a world-class multidisciplinary research and teaching institution. UCL Innovation & Enterprise brings together specialist teams working with researchers, students and external partners to accelerate innovation and turn research into real-world impact.

The Translational Research Office (TRO) is an integral part of UCL Innovation & Enterprise and UCL's biomedical research community. Its expert team of applied scientists and business developers supports researchers to realise their translational ambitions through strategic advice, funding support and connections with industry.

The Translational Research Group provides practical, tailored support to researchers navigating the translational pathway, helping to develop robust projects that can attract funding, investment and ultimately support NHS adoption.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Translational Research Manager to manage and develop a portfolio of biomedical device, diagnostic and digital/AI translational projects.

Working with both early-career and established academics, the role will provide expert guidance throughout the translational pathway, from developing project plans and identifying appropriate funding opportunities through to supporting competitive funding applications and project managing successful awards.

The role will proactively identify research with translational potential and help build a sustainable pipeline of funded projects. This includes advising Principal Investigators, maintaining knowledge of the translational funding landscape, managing complex funded projects and supporting areas such as budgets, contracts, milestones and deliverables.

Working across UCL and its partner hospitals, the postholder will build relationships with researchers, Clinical Trials Units, funders, industry and other external partners. They will also contribute to UCL's wider translational strategy, helping progress innovative research towards clinical application and impact.

About you

We are looking for someone with extensive experience of biomedical device, diagnostic, digital and/or AI development and translational science, alongside a strong track record of progressing projects through the translational pathway. Knowledge and experience of the regulatory pathways relevant to these technologies is essential.

You'll bring strong practical project management experience, including managing complex projects, budgets, timescales and deadlines, as well as experience of developing effective partnerships and working with a range of stakeholders.

Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills are important, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams of clinical researchers, scientists and external partners. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to manage competing priorities independently and a collaborative approach to delivering complex projects will also be key.

Knowledge of major national and international research funders and a recognised project management qualification would be advantageous.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/