Programme Manager – NIHR Leeds HealthTech Research Centre

Placed On:	25th October 2024
Closes:	6th November 2024
Job Ref:	MHLMR1183

Location:	Leeds
Salary:	£39,105 to £46,485 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Programme Manager – NIHR Leeds HealthTech Research Centre

Location: St James University Hospital / University of Leeds Main Campus

Employment type: Permanent

Job Summary:

NIHR Leeds HealthTech Research Centre for Accelerated Surgical Care is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead and support the healthcare technology research and development agenda. In this role, you'll lead developments and deliver innovative surgical technologies and diagnostics by overseeing critical projects that make it easier and safer for patients to receive their medical care.

Key Responsibilities:

• The guide should be developed and implemented by project leadership on the development and implementation of surgical technologies and diagnostics. Expertise in such experiences is therefore based on medical devices, digital technologies, and the development of diagnostics.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Speaking with academics and clinicians around regulatory, strategic, and funding considerations; collaborating with NHS Trusts, charities, and industry partners to build impactful collaborations.

• Research and Training Lead horizon scanning for potential new research ideas Deliver training to stakeholders to ensure coordination and linking between projects.

• Strategic Input: Collaborates closely with the HRC Theme Leads and provides a body of the Senior Management Team. Supports project budget responsibility to ensure that work is completely aligned with the goals and objectives of the Centre.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Should have a strong understanding of project management skills in either healthcare or academic research and be an expert in medical device regulations and translational product development pathways.

• Desirable: Background in costing projects within healthcare research and direct research support experience.

What We Offer:

• Holidays: 42 paid days per year, which include bank holidays and University closures.

• Pension & Benefits: very good pension scheme, life assurance, and discounted gym access at one of the world-class campus gyms.

• Professional Development: Career-Enriching Courses.

• Family & Lifestyle: Child care on site, discount shopping, travel schemes.

• This opportunity may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. For informal discussions or further information about this opportunity, contact Ms. Vee Mapunde, HRC Co-Director, at V. Mapunde@leeds.ac.uk.

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