Programme Manager - Maternity cover

This leadership role presents an exciting opportunity to engage with a large number of world-leading academics and clinicians, as well as funders and industry representatives on a diverse portfolio of projects. You will help to establish strategic alliances for the department, help to write funding applications for new projects and contribute to their successful project management.

 

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of collaborative research initiatives as a part of a small portfolio management team. These range from small virtual initiatives, managed via outsourcing, to large multi-disciplinary, international, £multi-million syndicates. You will play a leading role in presenting and raising the CMD’s public and professional profile by providing a ‘front-of-house’ capability, making academic and business contacts and introductory meetings to showcase the CMD’s science and capability. You will be responsible for working closely with university administration to ensure the timely incorporation and interpretation of financial reports in project reports and to guide scientific staff over any regulatory issues embodied within collaborative contracts.

 

It is essential that you hold a degree in life sciences, with experience in strategy or project management, and with demonstrable experience in grant writing and managing complex successful scientific projects. You will possess a knowledge of biomedical drug discovery research that enables the formulation of collaborative work plans and critique of the scientific contributions made by collaborating partners. Critical thinking, strong scientific writing and problem-solving skills are a must. A scientific or project management record exemplified by a research publication record, or the referenced leadership of professional initiatives, that includes projects with multiple stakeholders over extended time frames is essential for this role, along with a track record of co-authorship of successful grant applications, or equivalent from within industry, and a demonstrable track record of proactive and collaborative approaches to research.

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

 

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for maternity cover until 30 April 2026 and is funded by the BRC. With reduced responsibilities, this post can be offered as a grade 7.

 

Only applications received before 12 midday on Wednesday 19th March 2025 will be be considered. Interviews will be conducted on Monday 24th March 2025.

 

Please quote 178427 on all correspondence.

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