Would you like to be instrumental in the development of new products and approaches to treatment or prevention of human disease and illness emanating from the University of Cambridge and associated hospitals? These may include vaccines, drugs, personalised medicine as well as gene and cell therapies.
As a Translational Research Programme Manager, you will be supporting academics and clinicians on the translational pathway, particularly on the regulatory and scientific strategic aspect of product development, but also with respect to the development of funding applications and project management, aligning objectives with budget.
You will be part of a high-performing yet friendly team. The Office for Translational Research (OTR) provides a complete translational project life cycle support and practical support in three major areas: - Industrial Partnership development and co-ordination - Translating Research - Project management You will work across all three areas to increase the success rate of translational and industrial funding as well as manage an internal funding scheme.
You will work closely with a range of stakeholders across departments and schools, including not only academics at all levels and the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), but also the Research Office, governance, the network of knowledge exchange/impact/industry relations professionals across the University, Cambridge Enterprise, etc, to ensure there is seamless support across scientific disciplines.
We are seeking a proactive and solution-focussed individual to take up this senior role in the team. Applicants need to be able to demonstrate a track record of building and maintaining effective working relationships. Applicants will have a post-graduate degree in a health related subject as well as direct experience of project and stakeholder management skills.
The post holder will be an employee of the University of Cambridge's Office for Translational Research and be a member of the School of Clinical Medicine. Applications should include a covering letter outlining suitability for the position and CV. Informal enquiries may be directed via email to Dr Anita Marguerie, Head of OTR.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2026 in the first instan
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