Research Programme Manager
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Research Programme Manager (for International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection)
Salary:
46,000 - 52,000 per annum depending on experience plus benefits
Reports to:
Head of Prevention & Early Detection Research
Department:
Research & Innovation
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time 35 hours per week (Other flexible-working requests will also be considered)
Location:
Stratford, London with high flexibility
Closing date:
18 April 2024
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Programme Manager to lead on developing and managing the International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED); a high-profile, 55m virtual institute created and convened by CRUK to enable collaboration between five world-leading research universities in the USA and UK to drive forward the field of cancer early detection. The role includes scientific strategy development, research community-building, research management, evaluation, and communications (major projects can be tailored to suit the post-holder's skills and interests).
In this role you will work closely with CRUK's Head of Prevention and Early Detection Research and the Director of Research, build and maintain effective relationships with, develop strategic projects with, coordinate and influence key senior stakeholders in the Alliance, including Alliance researchers and ACED Member Centre Directors and Programme Managers.
You will also lead on development and delivery of new collaborative initiatives for the Alliance, developing and implementing new mechanisms for facilitating collaboration between ACED researchers, both virtually and in-person; contribute to building a community and establishing new research partnerships. E.g. developing and delivering scientific workshops, convening teams and working on publications. In addition, you will influence and coordinate staff working on Alliance projects at the five US and UK academic sites and across the CRUK head office, to deliver ACED-related projects. You will grow relationships, participate in negotiations with and influence potential new member centres and their leadership, as we look to grow the Alliance.
What will I be doing?
What skills are you looking for?
Essential
Desirable
What will I gain?
Every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies, and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Research Programme Manager (for International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection)
Salary:
46,000 - 52,000 per annum depending on experience plus benefits
Reports to:
Head of Prevention & Early Detection Research
Department:
Research & Innovation
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time 35 hours per week (Other flexible-working requests will also be considered)
Location:
Stratford, London with high flexibility
Closing date:
18 April 2024
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Programme Manager to lead on developing and managing the International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED); a high-profile, 55m virtual institute created and convened by CRUK to enable collaboration between five world-leading research universities in the USA and UK to drive forward the field of cancer early detection. The role includes scientific strategy development, research community-building, research management, evaluation, and communications (major projects can be tailored to suit the post-holder's skills and interests).
In this role you will work closely with CRUK's Head of Prevention and Early Detection Research and the Director of Research, build and maintain effective relationships with, develop strategic projects with, coordinate and influence key senior stakeholders in the Alliance, including Alliance researchers and ACED Member Centre Directors and Programme Managers.
You will also lead on development and delivery of new collaborative initiatives for the Alliance, developing and implementing new mechanisms for facilitating collaboration between ACED researchers, both virtually and in-person; contribute to building a community and establishing new research partnerships. E.g. developing and delivering scientific workshops, convening teams and working on publications. In addition, you will influence and coordinate staff working on Alliance projects at the five US and UK academic sites and across the CRUK head office, to deliver ACED-related projects. You will grow relationships, participate in negotiations with and influence potential new member centres and their leadership, as we look to grow the Alliance.
What will I be doing?
- Build close working relationships, form a strong collaborative network and exert influence across the UK and US ACED centres and CRUK, at multiple levels:
centre directors, scientists, local project managers, CRUK leadership, events/communications/fundraising staff etc. - Working closely with the five ACED Centre Directors, the CRUK Head of Prevention and Early Detection Research and the CRUK Director of Research, coordinate the further development of the scientific strategy for the Alliance and the development and execution of the major strategic projects to deliver that strategy.
- Be the driving force for the Alliance across the sites, including setting the agenda for, coordinating the meetings of, and driving resulting actions from, the ACED Alliance Executive Board (AEB - the five directors plus the CRUK Director of Research).
- Line manage the CRUK ACED project manager to deliver on project management, research review and evaluation, scientific communications etc.
- Chair the ACED Operations Board (involving each centre's manager); lead the planning of operational delivery of the alliance, working closely with the centre managers as a team.
- Be the key knowledge holder of scientific capabilities and activity within the Alliance, identifying and instigating new collaborations within the Alliance.
- Devise and deliver new solutions to ensure that Alliance members are aware of research capabilities, resources and opportunities across the Alliance, helping to form new connections and collaborations between ACED researchers and maximising possibility of effective collaborative research between sites through virtual and in-person initiatives (e.g. develop and deliver scientifically-themed networking events and research workshops, develop new ways of working for Alliance research themed working groups, virtual tools to link researchers with complementary interests, Alliance symposia etc.)
- Working with the Head of Prevention and Early Detection, other key CRUK stakeholders and the Alliance Executive Board to develop and implement the review process for the Alliance and strategic plans in key areas such as training/career development and industry engagement. Lead on delivery of the upcoming aced quinquennial review (QQR).
- Working with the relevant external and internal stakeholders, and delegating as appropriate to the ACED project manager, develop an internal Alliance communications plan and platforms to ensure effective dissemination of knowledge and opportunities across the Alliance membership.
- Project-manage key major initiatives and investments for the Alliance. Coordinate activity across the five Centre project managers, ensuring local adherence to the guiding principles of the Alliance and delivery against the strategy.
- Oversee and manage the Alliance budget, including up to 40m of CRUK investment and $20m of US partner investment over 5 years. Oversee the process of allocating funds to collaborative research projects, working with the relevant CRUK operational teams.
- Working with the AEB, CRUK and local Centre comms staff, coordinate development of an external communications strategy for the Alliance, to raise its global profile and establish its thought leadership position with the wider early detection community.
- Set the agenda for, deliver meetings of and manage the membership of the international Scientific Advisory Board.
- Manage the international patient and public involvement panel.
- Participate in other strategically important early detection/prevention research funding activities beyond ACED, supporting CRUK'S wider strategy in this space
What skills are you looking for?
Essential
- Educated to at least degree level in a science or health-related discipline
- Relevant experience of working in a relevant academic, industrial and/or research funding/management setting.
- Sound understanding of the biomedical research and funding landscape in the UK.
- Proven track record of leading on, managing, and delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects successfully.
- Relevant experience of working with, coordinating, and influencing senior researchers and other senior stakeholders.
- Ability to lead a complex programme of work whilst maintaining links with relevant internal and external teams.
- Ability to work with many stakeholders, with at times conflicting needs and manage challenging scenarios.
- Proven ability to form strong, positive collaborative relationships at all levels of seniority and motivate action in individuals who do not report to you.
- Willingness to travel to the US on an occasional basis (approximately twice per year).
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification (preferably in a biomedical or relevant scientific subject).
- Knowledge of cancer research generally, or early detection specifically.
- Confident in developing clarity when confronted with complex and shifting circumstances.
- Sound understanding of project and reputational risk, and confidence to escalate issues as appropriate.
- Sound understanding of the US biomedical research and funding landscape.
- Experience of matrix management/coordination of teams of staff who are not your direct reports.
- Experience of developing and managing collaborative multi-institutional and/or multinational projects.
- Significant budget management experience.
What will I gain?
Every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies, and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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