19 Oct
NIHR
London
Job description
About the role
The Senior Programme Manager will report to the Head of the UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway, and they will be part of the Vaccine Innovation Pathway Programme Management Office team.
They will work closely with and support the Head of the UK VIP and the Clinical Leads in the design and implementation of new processes aimed at streamlining and accelerating the setup and delivery of new vaccine trials across the UK clinical research system.
The Senior programme Manager will contribute significantly and support the Head of the VIP in the ongoing development and monitoring of the activities of the UK Vaccine Innovation pathway programme plan.
This will include delivering specific workstreams of the UK VIP programme plan.
The Programme Management Office will lead and support clinical research business process redesign to create a Vaccine Innovation Pathway for clinical trials.
Key responsibilities
- Support the Head of the VIP and Clinical Leads in overseeing the design and delivery of the programme’s vision.
- Maintain a comprehensive programme plan and provide written progress reports and presentations to the VIP programme management board and further meetings as required.
- Oversee the set up and ongoing management of the UK Clinical Trials of Vaccines Delivery Group meetings. These meetings (for infectious diseases and cancer) are a key part of the Clinical Trials Delivery Accelerator.
The Senior Programme Manager will develop the dashboard to monitor site set up and recruitment and oversee the action logs.
- Identify project activities and resources required, captured in the VIP programme plan.
- Coordinate the programme’s projects including the interdependencies to ensure successful delivery of the proposed changes and enhancements.
- Ensure robust governance arrangements are in place, including planning, reporting, and managing risks and issues of the programme.
- Relationship management, collaborating with different stakeholders at all levels with different approaches and varied expectations.
- Work with colleagues across the Programme Management Office to ensure activities are integrated and synergies are realised across the Vaccine Innovation Pathway programme of work.
- Develop projects in order to deliver elements of the Vaccine Innovation.
What you will bring to the role
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have in depth understanding of the UK’s health research landscape programme.
You will be able to combine your experience with project management skills, and the ability to identify, sequence and monitor a range of activities forming a coherent programme of delivery.
You will need the knowledge and skills to get the programme plans and governance off the ground.
You will be able to work with confidence and diplomacy when engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders at various levels of seniority across multiple organisations.
You will need excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain productive relationships with relevant teams across the NIHR and within key partners including pharmaceutical companies.
You will need to be able to work to tight deadlines and maintain excellent communications with different teams to effectively manage multiple priorities.
NB : Whilst the post is being advertised as a 18 month fixed term contract there is a possibility of extension which will be explained at interview.
Ready to apply?
Are you interested in learning more about this exciting position with the NIHR?
Please apply with a CV and covering letter briefly outlining your suitability for the role and your salary aspirations, and quote REF1065O.
This role is with NIHR Coordinating Centre (NIHRCC) and is hosted by LGC.
▶️ Senior Programme Manager - UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway (UK VIP)
🖊️ NIHR
📍 London