Job summary
Research Business Development Manager
Band 7
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research Business Development team at Barts Health NHS Trust
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in research management, delivery, performance monitoring and research feasibility.
The Research Business Development Manager will be key to providing local expertise, knowledge and business intelligence to support the development and growth of clinical research activity across the Trust. This will include timely and accurate data analysis and reporting against key performance indicators.
The post holder will be highly organised with the ability to think and plan creatively to manage, prioritise and deliver on a range of tasks in the face of competing demands. They will have attention to detail and experience of interacting with internal and external stakeholders at all levels having sound judgement in dealing with complex and sensitive issues and the provision of a first-class service to our research community.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role
The Research Business Development Manager will:
- Lead on the operational management and facilitation of research feasibility process across the organisation
- Support delivery of the commercial research strategy to grow the research activity across the entire organisation.
- Lead on monitoring commercial research activity providing support to address challenges to ensure maximum potential to meet the Trust commitment on research participant recruitment
- Support with horizon scanning to identify new clinical research opportunities and utilise local knowledge and business intelligence to promote Barts Health research capabilities.
- Work with research teams and support departments across the Trust and QMUL to understand research interests, capabilities, capacity and challenges to delivering high quality clinical research
- Support the Associate Director of Research Business Development in establishing new and nurturing existing commercial research partnerships.
Monitor and report on key study/ patient/ process metrics.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oDegree level education or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- oRelevant post graduate courses or equivalent professional development
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of R&D management processes including feasibility and study setup process
Knowledge
Essential
- oPriorities and challenges of growing and delivering clinical research in the NHS.
Desirable
- oIn-depth understanding of commercial contract research feasibility processes
Skills
Essential
- oProven organisational and time-management skills with the ability to think and plan creatively to manage, prioritise and deliver a range of tasks and projects to tight deadlines and in the face of competing demands.
- oSound data manipulation, analytical and critical appraisal skills
Communication
Essential
- oWell-developed influencing and relationship management skills necessary for working effectively with internal and external stakeholders/partners
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oDegree level education or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- oRelevant post graduate courses or equivalent professional development
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of R&D management processes including feasibility and study setup process
Knowledge
Essential
- oPriorities and challenges of growing and delivering clinical research in the NHS.
Desirable
- oIn-depth understanding of commercial contract research feasibility processes
Skills
Essential
- oProven organisational and time-management skills with the ability to think and plan creatively to manage, prioritise and deliver a range of tasks and projects to tight deadlines and in the face of competing demands.
- oSound data manipulation, analytical and critical appraisal skills
Communication
Essential
- oWell-developed influencing and relationship management skills necessary for working effectively with internal and external stakeholders/partners
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
