Translational Research Office Manager

The Medical Sciences Division Translational Research Office (TRO) provides
oversight and delivery of the divisional support for translational research
projects. The TRO’s mission is to identify new translational projects
addressing unmet medical need, to drive the development of project plans and
to secure additional follow on project funding. The TRO is recruiting a
Translational Research Manager to encourage and maintain a pipeline of
biomedical translation opportunities.





Candidates will be confident self-starters with a broad understanding of the
research, translation and innovation processes in the biomedical and
healthcare sectors. With experience in research project management, the post-
holder will work under the leadership of the Head of the Translational
Research Office to identify and advise on suitable funding sources, support
bid development and provide project management to these milestone-driven
projects. They will support the delivery of existing translational research
programmes such as the Oxford Medical and Life Sciences Translational Fund, as
well as the launch of new programmes.





In this diverse and interesting role, you will be liaising with a broad range
of stakeholders including the Oxford research community, Oxford University
Innovations, public funding bodies, industry partners, the Biomedical Research
Centre and other relevant groups.





As an employer, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of employees. We offer a
comprehensive range of benefits including:





* 30 days of annual leave (excluding the 8 public holidays)


* Extensive personal and professional development plans and opportunities to foster growth


* EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to help support employees' wellbeing


* A comprehensive range of childcare services to support working parents


* A generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave schemes for growing families


* An excellent contributory pension scheme to secure your financial future


* Subsidised membership of the University Sports Centre to promote well-being


* Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting


* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans for convenient transportation




We support hybrid working although an element of on-site presence is a
requirement of the role.





This position is full time (part time at a minimum of 0.8 FTE will be
considered) and is fixed term for up to 18 months (current funding is
available until 31 March 2026).





You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and
the details of two referees as part of your online application.





To make informal enquiries about the post, please contact Deepak Kumar, Head
of the Translational Research Office (deepak.kumar@medsci.ox.ac.uk)





The closing date for applications is **Tuesday, 28th May 2024 at midday.**





**Interviews** will take place in person on **Thursday, 13th June 2024**





** **Committed to equality and valuing diversity****