Translational Medicine Programme Manager

(Fixed Term)

Salary: £37,382-£47,314 pa

Reference: RN01183

Closing date: 15 May 2013

The School of Clinical Medicine has a strategic intention to increase the direct therapeutic impact of its research activity on the development of new treatments for patients. To do this, the School is planning to substantially expand the portfolio of research projects that its investigators conduct in close partnership with major pharmaceutical companies such as GlaxoSmithKline.

We are seeking a senior and experienced administrator for the new role of Translational Medicine Programme Manager, which is designed specifically to coordinate and support academic/industrial partnerships between the School and its industrial partners.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and effectiveness in delivering complex research projects, supervising budgetary and contractual agreements, contributing to strategic planning, managing senior stakeholders, working across different organisational cultures, and communications. A track record of energetic and effective delivery of a portfolio of clinical research programmes and some experience of working with both public and private sector organisations are key requirements.

This important and innovative post has been assigned a senior grade and the post holder will report directly to Professor Ed Bullmore in the School of Clinical Medicine.

The post will be initially appointed for up to three years at the appropriate point on the University of Cambridge's salary scale, depending on the seniority of the successful candidate.

Informal enquiries may be directed via email (ke242@medschl.cam.ac.uk) to Professor Ed Bullmore

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

This appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a health assessment. Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University.

Applications should consist of an up to date CV,  CHRIS/6 application form (parts 1 and 3 only) and a covering letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the post. Please submit parts 1 and 3 in separate documents. A CHRIS/6 form can be downloaded from the Apply link below.

Complete applications should be emailed to csrecruitment@medschl.cam.ac.uk  by 5pm on 15th May 2013.                

Please quote reference RN01183 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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