Research Manager - RfPB

NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) provided pay range

This range is provided by NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

The NIHR, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care, is the UK’s largest health and social care research funder. Working with the NHS, universities, and the public, it delivers world-leading research to improve health, wellbeing, reduce inequalities, and promote economic growth through evidence-based innovation and care.

The NIHR RfPB programme provides funding for high quality health and social care research in the NHS in England, and allocates funding on a regional basis, for project grants of up to £500,000 and 36 months in duration. The team currently manages a portfolio of over 1,400 projects and delivers at least three funding competition cycles per year.

Job Description

Reporting to a Senior Research Manager, this role will involve managing and supporting the funding processes and to ensure effective monitoring of funded projects.

Other key aspects include the management of a portfolio of funded projects, supporting team members and the improvement of operational processes and working practices. The Research Manager will also be involved in the capture of key outputs and their impact on delivering patient benefit.

Key Accountabilities

The Research Manager supports the full research funding cycle, from identifying opportunities and advising applicants to refining application materials. They review and shortlist proposals, manage funding committee processes, attend meetings, and provide detailed feedback.

Key responsibilities include conducting due diligence on healthcare projects, assessing scientific, technical, and clinical rationale, value for money, intellectual property, and strategies for dissemination, adoption, and commercialisation. The role negotiates funding agreements, sets milestones and financial terms, and manages a portfolio of funded projects, monitoring progress and overseeing contractual changes.

The Research Manager liaises with stakeholders, represents the funder’s perspective, promotes programmes, and contributes to strategic initiatives to enhance processes and maximise impact.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Criteria

  • Degree in biomedical, life sciences, healthcare management, or related field
  • Experience managing research funding from application to post-award monitoring
  • Skilled in reviewing and assessing healthcare or clinical research proposals
  • Background in managing funded projects, including budgets, milestones, and reporting
  • Proven ability to negotiate research contracts or agreements
  • Strong stakeholder engagement with researchers, industry, and committees
  • Experienced in organising and facilitating formal meetings, such as funding panels and review boards

Desired Criteria

  • Experience in research funding organisations, charitable funders, or govt. research agencies
  • Familiarity with healthcare innovation, translational research, and commercialisation strategies
  • Experience supporting strategic programmes and funding policy development
  • Track record in process improvement for research management
  • Knowledge of the UK health research landscape, regulatory requirements, and innovation ecosystems
  • Understanding of patient benefit pathways and research translation into practice
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with attention to detail
  • Strong planning, organisation, and multitasking abilities
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills for complex healthcare projects
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and team-oriented
  • Financial awareness and proficient IT skills

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Employee Benefits Include:

Annual Bonus, subject to company performance

Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance Cover

Benenden Healthcare Membership

Season Ticket Loan

Please note: This is an office based hybrid position, with a mandatory requirement to attend our office in Twickenham, London, one day each week.

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\' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the LGC Group.

If you are interested to discuss this role in more details, please contact Jennie Hejdenberg, Assistant Director, RfPB, jennie.hejdenberg@nihr.ac.uk.

NB: Closing date for applications is 5pm on the 26th August, interviews to be held from the 1st September.

Company Statement

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. Short listing, 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.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Research, Science, and Project Management

  • Industries

    Research Services, Public Health, and Think Tanks

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) by 2x

Get notified about new Research Manager jobs in Twickenham, England, United Kingdom.

Leatherhead, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Research Director - Quantitative Research

City Of London, England, United Kingdom £70,000.00-£90,000.00 5 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Computer Vision/Machine Learning Research Manager

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 32000 - 45000 per year
Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...