Senior Research Manager, Discovery Researchers

Salary: £61,714

Closing date: Sunday, 22 September 2024

Contract type: Permanent

Wellcome is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.

We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate. These challenges need the bold research our funding supports, but they won't be solved by science alone.

We are looking for a Senior Research Manager to join our team.

In the Discovery Researchers team, you will be working on projects supporting emerging and established research leaders. Part of the role is supporting the assessment processes that help us allocate funding for Discovery Awards, and around that core work we focus on understanding and supporting both investigator and team-led research - which includes understanding how the different approaches support a research careers, bringing together of different disciplines, approaches and experiences to address key research challenges and questions. We are also leading and developing key programmes of work to support LMIC-led discovery research and clinical and population health research. With the breadth of the Discovery Research remit it leads to an endlessly varied workflow, over which you can apply your expert skillset. We are looking for people with an interest in either team-led research, LMIC led research or clinical and population health research - with a passion for presenting with clarity to diverse audiences, and a willingness to listen to our diverse stakeholders to gain the intelligence we need to help deliver on the Discovery Research strategy.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in Population and Public Health, Molecular science, Human Genetics and Genomics, and Immunology. However, Discovery Research covers a broad remit and welcomes applications with a background in any discipline inside or outside of academia who has suitable experience for the role.

In this role you will:

• Contribute to the leadership, development and delivery of discovery research, ensuring strategic objectives are met.

• Support the Discovery Researchers to convene, fund and share learning leading on the implementation and assessment of funding calls and commissions, convening groups, drafting reports and liaising with internal and external groups and individuals as required.

• Lead on scoping areas of interest, shaping and advancing internal research and development projects and be responsible for a number of large projects that will cover one or more of the activities described above.

• Contribute to the effective delivery of funding decisions, providing critical scientific assessment of applications, participating in decision-making reviews and making clear recommendations to senior management.

• Identify and manage larger projects independently, acting as the main point of contact, liaising with external stakeholders or partners for the ongoing management and conclusion of major initiatives.

• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Able to demonstrate a breadth of research expertise in a relevant field through relevant work experience in an academic, industrial, funding agency or charity setting.

• Experience/knowledge of universities, funders and other relevant scientific and research organisations and communities

• Significant experience in working in relevant field

• Ability to employ diverse approaches to effectively communicate complex information to individuals and groups from a range of different background and different seniority levels.

• Excellent organisational skills. Demonstrated ability to manage a fluctuating, heavy, workload and competing priorities

• Articulate with strong verbal communication skills. Adept at delivering presentations

To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application form.

Interview dates: w/c 30 September

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Our Hybrid Way of Working

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. We are currently working 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) from our Euston Road offices (as part of our hybrid Ways of Working) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at .

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