At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a groundbreaking international study on drug-resistant tuberculosis and manage complex project operations.
- Company: Join the prestigious Nuffield Department of Medicine at the University of Oxford.
- Benefits: Enjoy 38 days of paid holiday, generous pension schemes, and travel discounts.
- Other info: Opportunity for international travel and professional development in a dynamic research environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in global health while working with top researchers across five countries.
- Qualifications: Degree-level education and substantial project management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and strategically minded Senior Project Manager to join the RESPECT-TB team at the Nuffield Department of Medicine (NDM), University of Oxford. RESPECT-TB (‘RESistance Prevalence, Emergence and Clinical impacT in TB’) is a large, Wellcome-funded, multi-country observational study of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB), spanning five countries across Africa and Asia: South Africa, Mozambique, India, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam.
The post-holder will be central to the successful set up and delivery of this complex, high-value international study, providing operational leadership, financial oversight, and governance coordination from the Oxford hub. Working closely with the Principal Investigator (Professor Timothy Walker, University of Oxford) and co‑leads (Professor Nazir Ismail, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, and Professor Graeme Meintjes, University of Cape Town, South Africa, and Queen Mary University of London), the post-holder will ensure that the study is delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with all applicable regulatory, ethical, and governance frameworks.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with experience in global health or clinical research to take a leading role in one of the most ambitious multi‑country TB research programmes. The post will involve international travel to partner countries and attendance at consortium meetings, which will be held outside the UK. The post-holder will sit on the study's Steering Committee and will work alongside country-based project managers in each of the five participating countries.
The post-holder will be the operational lead for RESPECT-TB at the University of Oxford, reporting directly to the Principal Investigator. The role is broad in scope and requires both strategic oversight and hands‑on management of a complex, multi‑workstream study.
About You
To be considered for this position you should:
- Be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience.
- Have substantial project management experience in delivering complex, high-value or multi‑stakeholder projects.
- Have experience in managing complex budgets and ensuring financial compliance.
- Demonstrate proven ability to lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams, whether through line management or matrix structures.
- Exhibit strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proactive approach to risk management and issue resolution.
- Provide evidence of strategic thinking and the ability to align project delivery with wider institutional goals.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of preparing reports, briefings and presenting to senior stakeholders.
- Have experience of participating in committees or working groups and contributing to strategic or operational decision‑making.
- Show a high level of organisational and decision‑making skills, with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Demonstrate the ability to build credibility and foster strong working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
Benefits of working
University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums.
