Project Manager for the NIHR Leeds HealthTech Research Centre
Overview of the Role
School of Medicine, Leeds Institute of Medical Research
Division of Gastroenterology and Surgical Sciences
Do you have the skills and experience to support the evaluation, development, and implementation of innovative ideas and inventions in healthcare? Do you understand how innovation can benefit healthcare delivery for colorectal, hepatobiliary vascular and neurosurgery?
As project manager you will provide innovation support to hospitals, universities, research organisations and private technology-based companies for the NIHR Leeds Healthtech Research Centre. With evidence of strong project planning and project management skills, you will be responsible for managing complex healthcare innovation projects and coordinating activities with academics and stakeholders in the UK. You will be a member of the Management Team and Steering Committee and will work across the local partner institutes in the School of Medicine and the School of Mechanical Engineering.
Knowledge and experience of the healthcare and/or academic research and research funder environment is essential. You will also have experience in assisting with large scale funding bids or a detailed knowledge of how to put together successful bids.
The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.
Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route
Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Ryan Mathew, Associate Professor
Email: r.k.mathew@leeds.ac.uk
Further details:
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