Strategic Research Partnerships Lead

The Christie International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester invites applications for a Research & Innovation Partnerships Manager (Band 7) to advance the Division's external collaborations. You will build partnerships with industry, charities and academia, manage complex projects, and translate strategic aims into practical actions that benefit research and patient care.

You will work with senior stakeholders across the Trust, coordinate events, and lead on contract negotiations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Educated to postgraduate level.
• Postgraduate qualification with significant research experience in a medical field (i.e. PhD).
• Experience in health/academic/research partnerships is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain partnerships with industry, charities, NHS sites and academia.
• Coordinate partnership activity and events across the Division.
• Support contract negotiations and progress reporting to internal and external audiences.
• Provide advice and drive service improvements within the Division and Trust.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Partnership development

Project management

Negotiation & influencing

Strategic communications

Education

Postgraduate degree

PhD or significant research experience

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester invites applications for a Research & Innovation Partnerships Manager (Band 7) to advance the Division's external collaborations. You will build partnerships with industry, charities and academia, manage complex projects, and translate strategic aims into practical actions that benefit research and patient care.

You will work with senior stakeholders across the Trust, coordinate events, and lead on contract negotiations and reporting.