Programme Manager – MusICC Consortium

Location: Hammersmith & South Kensington campus

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Programme Manager with an interest and experience in infectious diseases research and vaccine development to work with Prof Chris Chiu to oversee the scientific management and administration of the Imperial-led “MusICC Consortium”. MusICC is a new $57M global vaccine development initiative co-funded by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the EU Horizon Europe Programme.

This programme brings together international research institutions from Europe, USA and Australasia, industry and Contract Research Organisations (CROs) in a complex program designed to increase our understanding of immunity against coronaviruses, test next-generation vaccines and establish capacity in readiness for future outbreaks. Its primary focus is on the development and delivery of human infection challenge studies, in which volunteers are deliberately inoculated with human coronaviruses, to understand immunity, test next-generation vaccines and establish capacity in readiness for future outbreaks.

The post holder will provide expertise and leadership in programme and operational management in Prof Chiu’s team together with the Consortium.  In this, they will be strongly supported by project and communications managers from the Imperial Research Impact Management Office (RIMO). With the support of Imperial RIMO and Prof Chiu’s team, they will coordinate the generation of technical reports and presentations to funders and others.

This is a full-time post and is available for 3 years in the first instance with the possibility of extension.

What you would be doing:

As our programme manager you will:

• Develop and maintain a strategic overview of the MUSICC consortium projects
• Lead in the management of the MUSICC consortium projects
• Lead in the development and funding of new research projects/programmes for Professor Chris Chiu
• Design and maintain project management tools (for inclusion in quarterly and annual reports) to log outputs including publications, conference abstracts, posters, staff attendance at international conferences and training.
• Identify potential risks and/or problems in a timely manner and ensure that they are resolved

What we are looking for:

• Degree or equivalent, preferably in science of healthcare subject
• Project management qualification
• Evidence of training in GMP manufacture
• Experience of complex programme management of multi-centre research projects and working in research environment
• Experience of staff management
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise work appropriately and work under pressure

Please see full list of duties, responsibilities and essential requirement via the job description.

What we can offer you:

• You will have the opportunity to work closely with academic partners and Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs) to provide oversight of the manufacture of new GMP-adherent products.
•  The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year)

Further Information

This is a full-time post and is available for 3 years in the first instance with the possibility of extension.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role and the opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. 

Please remember that all candidates must complete an online application to be considered for this role.

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Professor Chris Chiu c.chiu@imperial.ac.uk.                                                               

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