An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and innovative individual to join our R&D Governance team, leading the development of intelligent automation and AI-enabled solutions to support cutting‑edge clinical research. This is a senior, Trust‑wide role focused on transforming how research is set up and delivered – helping to reduce duplication, improve efficiency, and accelerate timelines so patients can benefit from new treatments sooner. Ideally, you will bring strong experience in leading complex improvement programmes, with expertise in automation, digital transformation or data‑driven change within a healthcare, research or similar environment. You will have excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and influence stakeholders at all levels. You will be joining a vibrant and forward‑thinking team at the forefront of research innovation, with hybrid working available. This is a new and strategically important role, offering the opportunity to shape how automation and digital tools are embedded across research governance processes at scale.
Responsibilities
* Designing and implementing AI‑enabled workflows to streamline research set‑up and reduce manual processes
* Leading the development of automation tools across feasibility, approvals, costings, and contracts
* Working collaboratively with partner Trusts to develop reusable, nationally transferable solutions
* Providing expert leadership, training and support to staff adopting new technologies
* Developing dashboards and reporting systems to demonstrate improvements in performance and efficiency
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds, the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values – Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
The Trust provides accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
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