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Project Manager - Oxford-Novartis Collaboration

University of Oxford - Big Data Institute, Li Ka Shing Centre for Health and Information Discovery

Location: Oxford
Salary: £48,235 to £57,255 per annum (pro rata) : Grade 8: This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata).
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 10th December 2024
Closes: 7th January 2025
Job Ref: 176600

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Project Manager for the Oxford-Novartis collaboration programme, run within the Big Data Institute, at the Nuffield Department of Medicine.

As the Project Manager of the Oxford-Novartis collaboration, you will ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the programme, including the scientific and financial management of the programme’s activities. You will lead in developing and implementing project plans for the collaboration, as well as contribute to the management of many other elements of the collaboration’s activities, including data and information security, operational management, and contractual work. The post will require complex communication of conceptual ideas and complex information that may be highly detailed, technical and specialist on a regular basis.
You will collate milestones, objectives, deliverables and spend vs budgets to ensure everything proceeds according to tight deadlines. This will also involve organising and leading management meetings. You will be a key figure in harmonizing input from these research activities to present the plan for implementation that meets the strategic aims of the collaboration. This will involve organising and attending meetings in all participating centres, as well as extensive email and other online communications.
 
To be successful in this role, you will be educated to a PhD level in a relevant area of research and with a demonstrable sufficient experience in managing and coordinating complex scientific projects successfully; or educated to an undergraduate level with an excellent track record of managing and delivering successfully scientific research projects. 
You will have significant project management experience within a complex organisation, with a proven track record of planning, managing, and controlling projects to ensure the timely delivery within budget. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise activities across portfolio projects and work to tight deadlines, are also essential for this role. You will also have proven negotiation skills that can effectively be applied to ensure the successful delivery of project goals, and the ability and willingness to actively contribute towards developing and improving innovative ways of working and managing projects and research programmes.
 
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 31 August 2027 and is funded by Novartis.  
Only applications received before 12 midday on Tuesday 7th January 2025 will be considered. Please quote 176000 on all correspondence.
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