Programme Manager

This post provides an opportunity for a Programme Manager to join a newly
established Oxford-GSK strategic partnership focused on biostatistics and
artificial intelligence for application in medicine. Led by Professor Chris
Holmes and based in Oxford’s Big Data Institute, the partnership will bring
together expertise in statistics, mathematics, engineering and AI from across
the University to work with industry scientists on key thematic areas.





As Programme Manager you will be responsible for coordinating the
multidisciplinary projects and development of data platforms under the
programme. You will develop a thorough working knowledge of research
capabilities and activities across the partnerships, establishing excellent
working relationships with senior researchers within the University and GSK,
and acting as a main point of contact for the programme. You will liaise with
departmental administration teams to manage the programme’s budget, including
to monitor expenditure and reallocation of resources as agreed by the
leadership team. You will keep also accurate records of research activity
under the programme including outputs such as publications, external funding
leveraged and intellectual property generated.





It is essential that you hold a degree in in biostatistics/health data
science/biomedicine or other relevant area and have extensive experience in
strategic and operational management of complex scientific projects within a
specific functional area. You will have significant project management
experience of projects with multi-million-pound budgets, with a proven track-
record of planning and controlling projects to ensure the timely delivery
within budget. You will be highly organised with the ability to manage a vast
amount of relatively complex information and to prioritise activities across a
portfolio of projects with competing deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills,
with an ability to communicate effectively to a high standard, both orally and
in writing, and well as being capable of working efficiently in a
multidisciplinary team and with a wide variety of people across the
University, are essential for this role.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.





This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 30 September
2028 and is funded by the GSK.





For informal enquires, please contact Elizabeth.Thompson@bdi.ox.ac.uk





Only applications received before 12 midday on 15 April 2025 will be
considered. Please quote **172442** on all correspondence.