Strategic Leader, Research, Development & Discovery

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Associate Director of Research, Development & Discovery to lead an expanding R&D portfolio, including clinical trials and infrastructure. You will shape strategy, oversee budget stewardship and ensure compliant, patient-centered research services with strong external partnerships.

Working with universities and NIHR, you will foster an inclusive culture, drive strategic priorities and advance organisational discovery across

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Up-to-date GCP or equivalent research governance training.
• Significant senior leadership experience within the NHS or comparable healthcare.
• Proven experience leading research, innovation, and clinical trials.
• Experience in developing strategic research partnerships with NIHR, universities, industry.
• Financial management across research income streams (NIHR, commercial, grant).
• Experience developing multidisciplinary research capability and culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for UHDB’s R&D portfolio.
• Oversee R&D governance, funding stewardship and reporting requirements.
• Engage externally with NIHR, universities and industry partners.
• Drive innovation, organisational discovery and workforce capability across divisions.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

跨-disciplinary collaboration

Strategic partnership building

Knowledge of research governance

Leadership across NHS environments

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Associate Director of Research, Development & Discovery to lead an expanding R&D portfolio, including clinical trials and infrastructure. You will shape strategy, oversee budget stewardship and ensure compliant, patient-centered research services with strong external partnerships.

Working with universities and NIHR, you will foster an inclusive culture, drive strategic priorities and advance organisational discovery across