Research Manager – RfPB
LGC Ltd (www.lgcgroup.com) is a global life sciences company. Its Grant Management Group (GMG) works directly with the NIHR to support UK medical and health research, managing funding calls, contracts and intellectual property. GMG ensures research programmes are delivered efficiently and align with strategic priorities, collaborating with the NHS, academia, government and industry to drive innovation.
Job Description
Reporting to a Senior Research Manager, this role will involve managing and supporting the funding processes and ensuring effective monitoring of funded projects. The Research Manager will also capture key outputs and their impact on delivering patient benefit.
Key Accountabilities
* Support all aspects of research funding, from identifying potential call themes and advising applicants, to revising guidance documents.
* Review applications for eligibility and scope, manage the funding committee process and coordinate committee meetings.
* Prepare detailed feedback for both successful and unsuccessful applicants.
* Undertake due diligence of healthcare‑related project proposals, assessing scientific, technical and clinical rationale and analysing value for money.
* Evaluate proposed intellectual property protection and freedom to operate, and assess dissemination, adoption and commercialisation strategies.
* Negotiate funding agreements for approved projects, defining milestones, financial arrangements and reporting requirements.
* Manage a portfolio of funded projects, monitoring scientific, clinical and financial performance, reviewing IP and dissemination plans, and overseeing contractual changes.
* Maintain regular liaison with internal and external stakeholders, attending, organising and leading meetings.
* Represent the funder’s perspective at project meetings and promote funding programmes at relevant external events.
* Contribute to strategic programme initiatives, supporting the continuous improvement of processes and working practices.
Qualifications
Required Criteria
* Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. biomedical sciences, life sciences, healthcare management).
* Proven track record in managing research funding processes from application to post‑award monitoring.
* Experience in reviewing and critically assessing research proposals, especially in healthcare, biomedical or clinical fields.
* Background in managing funded research projects, including monitoring deliverables, budgets, milestones and reporting.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including liaising with researchers and funding committees.
* Experience in organising and facilitating formal meetings (e.g. funding panels, project review boards).
Desired Criteria
* Previous work in a research funding organisation, charitable funder, government research agency or similar environment.
* Familiarity with healthcare innovation and translational research pathways, including adoption and commercialisation strategies.
* Experience supporting strategic programme initiatives.
* Track record of process improvement in research management or funding operations.
* Awareness of UK health research landscape, including key funders, regulatory requirements and innovation ecosystems.
* Understanding of patient benefit pathways and how research outputs can be translated into practice.
Key Competencies
* Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
* Strong planning and organisational skills; able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to challenging deadlines.
* Proven analytical and problem‑solving ability, with the capacity to critically assess complex scientific, technical and clinical subjects across healthcare sectors.
* Experience managing diverse internal and external stakeholder relationships.
* Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while being a committed team player.
* Good financial awareness and sound IT skills.
Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements
* Salary: £40,300 per year
* Location: Twickenham, London / Hybrid working model
* Contract type: Permanent, full time
* Working hours: 37.5 per week, 7.5 hours per day
* Annual leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays
Employee Benefits
* Annual bonus, subject to company performance
* Enhanced contributory pension scheme
* Life insurance cover
* Benenden healthcare membership
* Training and development opportunities
* Season ticket loan
NB: We offer a range of work‑life balance and family‑friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office‑based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, usually worked as 1 day per week, and may increase, subject to team requirements.
Application
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. Please submit your CV along with a ‘Statement of Suitability’ that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the required criteria and shares your enthusiasm for working with the NIHR.
Deadline for applications is 5 pm on the 19th November; interviews will commence from the 26th November.
Inclusion and Diversity
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.
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