Senior Research & Policy Lead — Hybrid

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave

5% matched pension

Paid Sick Leave Policy

Paid Maternity Leave Policy

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) is seeking an experienced Research and Policy Senior Co-Ordinator to lead the development and implementation of our research and policy agenda. This strategic role will strengthen the organisation's influence, build research partnerships, and ensure lived experiences inform priorities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with people with CF, researchers, healthcare professionals, funders and policymakers, and work across member services, communications,

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in health sciences, social sciences, public health, policy, psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in research, policy, or related role.
• Proven experience generating data to inform policy activities.
• Experience developing and implementing research programmes and strategies.
• Experience managing research grants, funding applications and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a new organisational Research Strategy.
• Promote and embed person-led research principles across all research activities.
• Plan, commission and deliver a large-scale member survey and associated consultations.
• Analyse survey findings and translate into actionable recommendations for strategy, policy, and service planning.
• Conduct policy analysis and prepare briefings, submissions and responses.
• Oversee research funding processes, calls, peer review, contracts and reporting.
• Establish, coordinate and facilitate PPI panels and advisory groups.
• Develop and maintain relationships with academic institutions, researchers and healthcare professionals.
• Represent the organisation at national and international forums and conferences.

Skills

Research & policy

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Grant management

Report writing

Collaboration

Microsoft 365

Education

Third level qualification in health sciences/public health/policy

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft 365

Online meeting tools

Job description

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) is seeking an experienced Research and Policy Senior Co-Ordinator to lead the development and implementation of our research and policy agenda. This strategic role will strengthen the organisation's influence, build research partnerships, and ensure lived experiences inform priorities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with people with CF, researchers, healthcare professionals, funders and policymakers, and work across member services, communications,