Senior Programme Manager, Medtech and Digital Healthcare Innovations

About the role

  • Salary Range:
    £47,300 to £55,300 per year
  • Type:
    Permanent
  • Location:
    Twickenham
  • Closing date:

Ready to apply?

Are you interested in learning more about this exciting position with the NIHR?

If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply.

You will play a key role in the Innovations team and foster close collaboration with the Business Development team.

You will support the day-to-day delivery of a number of new activities and funding calls aimed at expanding the NIHR offer to industry and its engagement with investors, manage a portfolio of exciting projects led by small and medium enterprises, academia and NHS Trusts which are thriving to make an impact in the NHS and the UK economy. 

You are expected to develop close relationships with innovators and entrepreneurs, drive the collection of outcomes, contribute to the generation of case studies and participate in the planning of ad hoc events, workshops and/or webinars.

You will act as an ambassador for our funding programmes, representing and promoting them externally to a wide variety of stakeholders, including industry. 

You have a good understanding of the UK health innovation ecosystem and an appreciation of current and evolving technology developments and commercial exploitation routes and experience of working across industry, NHS and academia. 

Key responsibilities

 The following activities comprise the key responsibilities for the Senior Programme Manager role. Subject to agreement with your Line Manager, additional activities may be required from time to time.

  • Programme operations and commissioning
  • Due diligence, contracting and portfolio management 
  • Comms & engagement

What you will bring to the role

How to apply

Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with NIHR. Please be sure to quote REF706N on all correspondence. 

This role is with NIHR Coordinating Centre (NIHRCC) and is hosted by LGC.

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