Research Manager - Global Health

Company Description

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is the UK’s largest funder of health and care research. The NIHR is committed to engaging and involving patients, carers, the public and communities in all the research it supports to improve the reach, quality, and impact of funded research. At the NIHR Coordinating Centre, we involve members of the public in our work.

Working closely with the global health research community, we commission and invest in applied health research and training that responds to the diverse needs of LMIC communities, anticipates the evolving global burden of disease and addresses health system priorities. 

Job Description

Reporting to a Senior Research Manager, the post holder will cover the full end-to-end process of research management, from launching new calls for applications through to contracting and active monitoring of funded projects. This role will require an ability to work collaboratively with other team members. The post provides the opportunity for external liaison, with interfaces to UK government and academia.

Key Accountabilities: 
Award management: Negotiating funding agreements for projects recommended for funding, including the negotiation of milestones, financial arrangements and reporting requirements to enable successful project progression; managing a portfolio of funded projects  including monitoring of delivery progress and financial performance, reviewing intellectual property plans and other key deliverables, and managing contractual changes to ensure the project remains compliant with NIHR GHR programme objectives and expectations, analysis of project and programme level outputs, outcomes and impact. Assisting in the preparation of regular and ad hoc programme reports, papers and minutes. 

Qualifications

Require Criteria: 

• A biomedical or health sciences degree
• Experience of working in a research management environment
• Experience of liaising with senior individuals in a variety of organisations with an ability to create favorable working relationships easily
• Good knowledge of biomedical and health research disciplines
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Proficient in the use of email and other web-based applications, including online databases

Desired Criteria: 

• M.Sc. or PhD in a biomedical field
• Experience of working on health related international development projects supported by ODA funding
• A track record of successful management of international or remotely delivered projects involving multiple organisations
• At least three years’ experience of research management
• Experience of report writing and evaluation of research outcomes
• Experience of developing and working to agreed quality practices and standards
• Experience of building stakeholder relationships and responding effectively to enquiries from a wide range of global stakeholders

Essential Competencies and Behaviours:

• Ability to work to a high level of accuracy with great attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to distil and summarise complex information
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, working to challenging targets and deadlines
• Cultural awareness/sensitivity, and evidence of a commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity
• A continuous improvement mentality, with a desire to provide an effective and efficient research management service for all stakeholders

Additional Information

Job Summary:

• Salary: £40,300 
• Location: Twickenham / Hybrid working model
• Contract Type: Full Time Permanent  
• Working Hours: 7.5 hours per day
• Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays

Employee Benefits Include:

• Annual bonus, subject to company performance
• Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance Cover
• Benenden Healthcare Membership
• Training and Development Opportunities 
• Season Ticket Loan  

Please note: This is an office based hybrid position, with a mandatory requirement to attend our office in  Twickenham, London, one day each week.  

Application Process
If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Essential Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with NIHR. 

Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age or trade union membership.