Project Manager

We are seeking to appoint a Project Manager to support the pre-erythrocytic malaria vaccine research programme led by Professor Adrian Hill at the Jenner Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine.

You will be responsible for the strategic management of this project including financial management and reporting, agreements with consortium members, arranging progress meeting and collating scientific reports. You will liaise with Dr Susanne Hodgson and the Departmental Grants and Finance teams in the preparation of funding applications and ensuring all requirements are met by Departmental, University and funder deadlines. You will act as the first point of contact for important project enquiries and decision-making issues and effectively liaise with external collaborators and funders, including managing relationships with funders, coordinating conference calls and meetings (including minute taking).

It is essential that you hold a degree in a relevant area of research; i.e. biological sciences, ideally related to immunology or vaccinology, together with demonstrable experience in managing and coordinating complex scientific projects successfully. You will have a certified Project Manager Qualification (i.e. Prince 2) and proven relevant project management experience skills and knowledge, ideally related to vaccine or biomedical/ translational research. You will have a good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others. Knowledge of clinical trials management and legal and reporting requirement is desirable. 

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 for 24 months and is funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Only applications received before 12 midday on 23 October 2023 will be considered. Please quote 168283 on all correspondence.

Advert information