Job summaryAn exciting opportunity to join UCLH's Research Business Development teamUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the UK's most research-active NHS organisations, with a strong reputation for high-quality clinical research.
The Joint Research Office (JRO) is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Support Manager, with excellent interpersonal skills, relevant experience in research management, feasibility and performance monitoring.
This is a key operational role supporting the delivery of UCLH's commercial research strategy. You will work across the Trust and with external sponsors, CROs and industry partners to support the development and growth of clinical research activity across the organisation.
Main duties of the jobo Lead the operational management and coordination of commercial research feasibility and EOI processes across UCLH.o Act as a key point of contact for sponsors, CROs and other external stakeholders regarding research opportunities and feasibility.o Identify appropriate investigators and research teams and coordinate high-quality responses to study opportunities.o Monitor commercial research activity, recruitment and delivery against agreed performance measures.o Analyse research data and business intelligence to identify trends, risks, barriers and opportunities for improvement.o Work proactively with clinical, research and support teams to resolve operational and delivery challenges.o Develop and maintain systems and processes for tracking feasibility, performance and research opportunities.o Horizon scan for new commercial research opportunities and support their development across the Trust.o Build and maintain effective relationships with sponsors, CROs and other industry partners.
About usUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.DetailsDate posted02 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary
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47,951 to 56,863 a year
Per annum inclusive of HCAS
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Job description
Knowledge and Qualifications
EssentialEducated to degree level or equivalentPostgraduate level qualification or equivalent extensive experienceKnowledge and detailed understanding of national R&D priorities and developmentsExpert knowledge and practical application of the UK Research Governance Framework and ethics proceduresKnowledge of legislation and regulation relevant to healthcare researchKnowledge of DHSC, NIHR, Research Council and Charity funding streams
Experience
EssentialRelevant and proven experience within a health research environment /research governance roleRelevant project management experienceExperience in applying relevant legislation to the set-up and delivery of researchRelevant research management experience in NHS, Academia or IndustryData analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative) including the analysis of multiple sources of information to ensure compliance with targets and performance indicatorsDissemination of complex, specialist information to internal and external stakeholdersAllocation of tasks and projects to others and supervision of outcomesExperience in Project ManagementFormal PresentationsDesirableAnalysing practices and implementing policies or systems to improve outcomesExperience in compiling and submitting research grant or other funding applications
Skills and Abilities
EssentialEvidence of complex relationship building with stakeholdersAdvanced numeracy and problem solving skillsExperience of working with Microsoft, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience of using databases and of data analytical skills including the analysis of multiple sources of information to ensure compliance with targets and regulatory requirementsInitiating and delivery projects to targetsAbility to prioritise conflicting and changing demandsAbility to work independently and on own initiativeExperience of delivering training to healthcare or research professionals
Communication
EssentialFamiliarity with medical terminologyProven ability to proactively drive forward change and develop new systems and processes for working
Personal and People Development
EssentialExcellent communication skills, written and verbalStrong desire to share best practice and find improvements in service deliveryFlexible approachTeam Player
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
EssentialDemonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
EssentialEducated to degree level or equivalentPostgraduate level qualification or equivalent extensive experienceKnowledge and detailed understanding of national R&D priorities and developmentsExpert knowledge and practical application of the UK Research Governance Framework and ethics proceduresKnowledge of legislation and regulation relevant to healthcare researchKnowledge of DHSC, NIHR, Research Council and Charity funding streams
Experience
EssentialRelevant and proven experience within a health research environment /research governance roleRelevant project management experienceExperience in applying relevant legislation to the set-up and delivery of researchRelevant research management experience in NHS, Academia or IndustryData analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative) including the analysis of multiple sources of information to ensure compliance with targets and performance indicatorsDissemination of complex, specialist information to internal and external stakeholdersAllocation of tasks and projects to others and supervision of outcomesExperience in Project ManagementFormal PresentationsDesirableAnalysing practices and implementing policies or systems to improve outcomesExperience in compiling and submitting research grant or other funding applications
Skills and Abilities
EssentialEvidence of complex relationship building with stakeholdersAdvanced numeracy and problem solving skillsExperience of working with Microsoft, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience of using databases and of data analytical skills including the analysis of multiple sources of information to ensure compliance with targets and regulatory requirementsInitiating and delivery projects to targetsAbility to prioritise conflicting and changing demandsAbility to work independently and on own initiativeExperience of delivering training to healthcare or research professionals
Communication
EssentialFamiliarity with medical terminologyProven ability to proactively drive forward change and develop new systems and processes for working
Personal and People Development
EssentialExcellent communication skills, written and verbalStrong desire to share best practice and find improvements in service deliveryFlexible approachTeam Player
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
EssentialDemonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality DutiesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xgikmsk For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressUniversity College London Hospitals250 Euston RoadLondonNW1 2PGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressUniversity College London Hospitals250 Euston RoadLondonNW1 2PGUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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