Location: Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
Published: 21 days ago
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy.
The Vacancy
The Senior Research Manager will work closely with the Head of Research Funding, leading a team focused on research culture and engagement, as well as managing our scientific portfolio. This role is vital in advancing ARUK's research objectives and promoting engagement within the ARUK-funded research community. They will be working collaboratively with the Research Team and with other teams, including the Events Team, Science Communications team, and Philanthropy teams.
This role sits within the Research Funding team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive, and friendly team that funds the best research to transform the lives of people affected by all forms of dementia. We’re looking for someone with strong research management experience who is excited by the opportunities in the dementia research landscape.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Scientific programme management
1. Build and maintain strong external relationships with a network of ARUK scientists, clinicians, and senior stakeholders across the UK.
2. Monitor progress and outputs of ARUK-funded projects, supporting our Science Communication team to share progress on our funded research.
3. Using knowledge of funded research, work with the Strategic Programmes team to help evaluate the impact of funding in addressing ARUK research priorities.
4. Gain a thorough understanding of the dementia research landscape, working with the wider Research team to make recommendations to drive the development and delivery of ARUK’s research strategy.
Research culture and Early Career Researcher strategy
1. Working closely with the Senior Research Manager (Grants), design and lead a strategic programme aimed at fostering a positive research culture and supporting the development of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) within the dementia research field, including:
1. Developing and implementing an ECR strategy that provides resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities for emerging researchers in dementia.
2. Identifying and championing initiatives that support diversity, equity, and inclusivity within the research community.
3. Establishing frameworks and activities that promote collaboration, transparency, and ethical research conduct across ARUK-funded projects.
Research community engagement
1. Develop an approach to grow engagement with researchers and strengthen connections with the wider research community.
2. Support the Research Engagement Manager and wider teams to deliver activities to promote awareness of the organisation, encourage collaboration, and produce impactful resources to drive impactful scientific progress.
3. Lead the advancement of ARUK’s research conference, ensuring the programme reflects the latest scientific advances and strategic priorities.
Management Responsibilities:
1. Line management of a Research Officer and Research Engagement Manager, effectively delegating work to support delivery of their objectives.
2. Help to promote an inspiring team culture where personal development is prioritized.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
1. Strong science background, educated to degree level in a relevant subject (preferably with a postgraduate qualification or equivalent work experience).
2. Experience and/or in-depth knowledge of biomedical or life sciences research, preferably in a relevant or related area.
3. Experience of research grant funding/management.
4. Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with experience of building and managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, at all levels of seniority.
5. Experience of developing and delivering strategies, ability to spot opportunities and think beyond the immediate issue to look at broader topics or themes.
6. Proven ability to plan, manage, and deliver projects; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, showing adaptability to meet challenging targets and deadlines.
7. Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
8. A team player who can collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders internally and externally to deliver.
9. Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement.
10. Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize competing demands.
11. Ability to work independently.
12. Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.
13. Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission, and values.
The closing date for applications is the 2nd March 2025, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 17th March 2025. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
The Charity
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves, or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is, however, subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
The Benefits
It is important to offer a range of benefits which are designed to meet both the organisational and individual needs, are market competitive, and designed to attract and retain employees.
For more details on working for Alzheimer's Research UK click here.
Alzheimer's Research UK is a registered charity, numbers 1077089 and SC042474.
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