Research Manager in Twickenham

Location: Twickenham
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: NIHR
Job Hours: Full-time

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About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Manager to join our Research Programmes Directorate. As a Research Manager, you will play a key role in driving the strategic development and delivery of both NIHR and non-NIHR research funding programmes, contributing to reducing health inequalities and reconfiguring the health, social care, and public health systems.

Key responsibilities

  • Research and articulate potential research investment opportunities
  • Advise potential applicants
  • Revise application forms and guidance documents
  • Review applications for funding
  • Coordinate and manage the peer review process
  • Oversee funding committees
  • Provide feedback to successful and unsuccessful applicants
  • Undertake due diligence of proposals based on critical assessment of healthcare-related projects
  • Negotiate funding agreements for projects recommended for funding
  • Manage a portfolio of funded projects
  • Regularly communicate and collaborate with individuals both within and outside the organization.

    • ..more details in the full Job Description.

    What you will bring to the role

    Qualifications

    Requirements

  • A degree in biomedical, health, or social sciences, or equivalent experience in the field
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively and experience in building relationships with various individuals and teams.
  • Track record in successful project and programme management
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Excellent writing and attention to detail
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Analytical and complex problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills and customer focus
  • Committed team player
  • Experience in a research management environment
  • Preferred: PhD in a medical, scientific, technical, or social field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
  • Desirable: Knowledge of the UK's health and care research landscape

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    This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of going permanent.

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