Research Manager (Global Health)

The NIHR has a fantastic opportunity to join our Global Health team as a Global Health Research Manager. We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional who can contribute to our mission of improving health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research that responds to real-world challenges, ensuring that the most vulnerable populations benefit from advancements in global health. If you have the expertise and dedication to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

About us

The NIHR Global Health Research (GHR) portfolio, funded through Official Development Assistance (ODA), was established in 2016 and builds on NIHR’s operating principles of impact, excellence, effectiveness, inclusion and collaboration. We fund high-quality global health research for the direct and primary benefit of people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and build research and development (R&D) capacity and capability in both the UK and in LMICs through mutual learning and knowledge exchange.

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:

Commissioning of Global Health Research calls: Supporting all aspects of research funding, contributing to the call theme and priority setting, revising guidance documents, advising potential applicants, reviewing applications for eligibility against guidance and policy, supporting the funding committee, coordinating and attending funding committee meetings, taking accurate and comprehensive minutes of the committee meetings, providing timely feedback to successful and unsuccessful applicants.

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.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in global health and research management, along with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across international and multidisciplinary teams. In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the future of global health by commissioning and managing research programs that promote evidence-based solutions. These solutions will be designed for scalable implementation to address the evolving global burden of disease and strengthen health systems in LMICs.

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 favourable 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
• Ability to distil and summarise complex information

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

Salary & Benefits

£39,200 PA

Bonus - subject to company performance

25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)

Enhanced contributory pension scheme

Life Insurance

Benenden Healthcare

Season Ticket Loan

Laptop, IT equipment and remote IT support

This is an office based, hybrid role, with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, which might increase, subject to team requirements.

Application

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 'Required Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with NIHR. .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

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.