Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Manager to support the Life Sciences Key Account Manager to work as part of the national and regional Research Delivery Network (RDN). You will need experience in working within the NHS and preferably have experience of working with the life science industry, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with a number of Life Sciences companies and with organisations across the region.
As Industry Manager in the South East Regional Research Delivery Network (SE RRDN), you will work as part of a National Research Delivery Network (RDN) team to develop and manage relationships with Life Sciences companies, Pharmaceutical companies (Pharma), Clinical Research Organisations (CROs), Medical Technology companies (Med Tech), Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and the NIHR wider stakeholders within the clinical research environment, including non-commercial funders and other parts of the research ecosystem to attract and grow clinical research delivery in the UK.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely in supporting the SE RRDN Life Science Key Account Manager to engage and support strategic relationships with life science companies and regional health and care delivery organisations to explore opportunities to grow their portfolios.
This will include supporting strategic development of commercial research delivery capacity and capability at an organisational and regional level to provide new and additional capacity for commercial research.
This role will include substantial regional travel.
As the SE RRDN Industry Manager you will be working across multiple specialities, with a range of health and care professionals across the health and care system. We are looking for someone with health and care experience and the ability to understand commercial trial delivery opportunities and challenges to support the development of capacity and capability for growth.There will be opportunities to work regionally and nationally as part of a single RDN delivering standardised services. You will need a passion for research and have experience in engaging with senior clinicians and managers.
The role can be based in one of the following SE RRDN offices - Surrey, Kent or Sussex, with frequent regional travel to organisations and regional meetings.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job description & person Specification
We are seeking a candidate with:
Proven experience in health and care research
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills and the ability to engage effectively with senior clinicians and managers
Excellent people skills and ability to work collaboratively across a wide range of organisations
Personal Specification
Qualifications
Post graduate qualification in a relevant subject
Project Management qualification and or equivalent relevant experience
Knowledge & Skills
Ability to engage effectively with senior clinicians and managers
Experience in working within the health and care research sector
Experience of managing a customer focused service
Research Management and administration including governance, sponsorship, costing, contracts, finance and clinical trial agreements
Experienced at project management
Demonstration of strategic thinking and strategy development
Demonstration of leadership and management skills experience
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job description & person Specification
We are seeking a candidate with:
Proven experience in health and care research
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills and the ability to engage effectively with senior clinicians and managers
Excellent people skills and ability to work collaboratively across a wide range of organisations
Personal Specification
Qualifications
Post graduate qualification in a relevant subject
Project Management qualification and or equivalent relevant experience
Knowledge & Skills
Ability to engage effectively with senior clinicians and managers
Experience in working within the health and care research sector
Experience of managing a customer focused service
Research Management and administration including governance, sponsorship, costing, contracts, finance and clinical trial agreements
Experienced at project management
Demonstration of strategic thinking and strategy development
Demonstration of leadership and management skills experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification (eg. Post Graduate Diploma) in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Project Management qualification or relevant experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ability to engage effectively with clinicians and senior managers
- Experience of working in the health and care research sector, the health and social care service sector, academic environment or industry experience
- Demonstration of strategic thinking and strategy development
- Demonstrate leadership and management skills and experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing a customer-focused service
- Research management and administration including governance, Sponsorship, costings, contracts, finance and clinical trial agreements
- Experience at project management, with a good understanding of the complexities involved
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate qualification (eg. Post Graduate Diploma) in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Project Management qualification or relevant experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ability to engage effectively with clinicians and senior managers
- Experience of working in the health and care research sector, the health and social care service sector, academic environment or industry experience
- Demonstration of strategic thinking and strategy development
- Demonstrate leadership and management skills and experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing a customer-focused service
- Research management and administration including governance, Sponsorship, costings, contracts, finance and clinical trial agreements
- Experience at project management, with a good understanding of the complexities involved
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).
