Translational Research Manager

Location: Translational Research Office, Boundary Brook House, Old Road Campus, Oxford OX3 7BG 

Applications will be considered for internal candidates interested in a secondment opportunity. 

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:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to help support employees' wellbeing
• A comprehensive range of childcare services to support working parents
• A generous family leave scheme; maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave schemes for growing families
• An excellent contributory pension scheme to help secure your financial future
• Subsidised membership of the University Sports Centre to promote well-being
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted travel and season ticket loans

The University also runs a large number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work. 

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

This position is full time (although part time at a minimum of 0.8 FTE will be considered) and is fixed term for up to 12 months (maternity leave cover) ending on 31 January 2027. 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria, your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application (via the 'Apply' button above).  You are not required to upload any training certificates. 

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

The closing date for applications is Monday 27 October 2025 at midday 

In-person interviews are expected to take place week commencing 10 November 2025 at Boundary Brook House, Old Road Campus

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