About the role The Dementia Translational Research Collaboration (D-TRC) Manager will provide overall operational leadership, manage collaborations, and drive productive interactions between the participating experts and external partners, including industry.
You will coordinate across the D-TRC, working within, and at the intersection between, universities, NIHR CC, NIHR Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs), Clinical Research Facilities (CRFs), and affiliated centres of excellence.
You will be a highly visible and respected source of advice on both large strategic and small practical issues to senior academic and administrative colleagues, across the D-TRC.
The post is central to the success of the D-TRC, and the postholder works closely with the Chair, the Deputy Chairs, and the NIHR Collaborations Team in developing strategy and policies in support of the D-TRC's objectives, and in response to the research priorities and aims identified by its members.A key role for the D-TRC Manager is to work with external partners, including industry, and other relevant national stakeholders such as specialist societies and patient organisations in both mental and brain health.
You will work to identify shared objectives to foster collaborative research programmes that can leverage external funding.The role is available immediately and funded by the NIHR until 31 March in the first instance.This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 50% of time on site.If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team ().Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Christine Chow ().A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.
About you You'll have a degree in a biomedical discipline, senior project management experience, and proven experience of working at a strategic level with multiple partners.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and IT skills are essential, as is the ability to prioritise your own workload, use your initiative, and to think strategically whilst also managing day-to-day tasks.This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation.
Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.
What we offer As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase schemeDefined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loanImmigration loanOn-site nurseryOn-site gymEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption payEmployee assistance programme: Staff Support ServiceDiscounted medical insurance