Head of Translational Research Office

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div><strong>Internal Applicants Only</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The Medical Sciences Division are looking to recruit a Head of Team to run our Translational Research Office (TRO).&#160; The mission of this office is to work with our research community, the divisional research and innovation leadership and Oxford University Innovation to identify promising translational research projects and actively help them to secure the appropriate financial support and expertise to deliver impact.&#160; The TRO is entering its 5th year of operation and after a successful set-up phase we are looking for a team lead who can further grow the ambitions of the office and develop the future strategy in order to enhance and embed the successful delivery of translational support for Oxford researchers.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>We are seeking a confident self-starter with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills as well as extensive experience in translational research project management for this important post. You and your team will be responsible for seeking out new opportunities, prioritising projects and driving the development of new project plans and funding bids.&#160; Your team will provide ongoing project management for a portfolio of translational research projects in the biomedical sciences.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The successful candidate will have extensive and proven experience in translational project planning and delivery, with a successful track record of project and/or research management activities. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills are essential, alongside the ability to influence and build relationships with academic, research and support staff. A scientific background in the life or clinical sciences is a must, as well as experience of drafting bids for research funding.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The post holder will be based at the Joint Research Office on the Old Road Campus site in Headington, Oxford.&#160;&#160; This position is full time and is fixed term until 31 July 2025 in the first instance, with the potential for renewal.&#160; For an informal discussion please contact Dr Maxine Allen at&#160; <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:maxine.allen@medsci.ox.ac.uk">maxine.allen@medsci.ox.ac.uk</a></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>midday on Friday 24 November 2023.</strong></div><br> <div>.</div><br> <div>In-person interviews will be held on Friday 15 December 2023.</div> </div>