Strategic Research Partnerships Manager

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking a Research & Innovation Partnerships Manager (Band 7) to drive external collaborations that advance cancer research and patient care. You will build relationships with pharmaceutical companies, charities, academic partners, and NHS sites, coordinate programmes, and ensure partnerships deliver tangible clinical and research benefits.

The role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Experience building external partnerships with pharma, charities, academia.
• Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives and priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience in research governance and NHS partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, charities, NHS sites and academic institutions.
• Identify and develop key partnership networks.
• Coordinate partnership activity and events.
• Lead service improvement projects to modernise research services.
• Support contract negotiations with business development and research teams.
• Provide strategic reporting on research activity and performance.

Skills

Partnerships management

Project management

Events management

Grant management

Strategic communication

Job description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking a Research & Innovation Partnerships Manager (Band 7) to drive external collaborations that advance cancer research and patient care. You will build relationships with pharmaceutical companies, charities, academic partners, and NHS sites, coordinate programmes, and ensure partnerships deliver tangible clinical and research benefits.

The role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple