At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage innovative healthcare projects and support development in early diagnosis and personalised care.
- Company: NIHR Leeds Healthtech Research Centre, a leader in healthcare innovation.
- Benefits: 42 days holiday, gym discounts, personal development courses, and childcare options.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while working with top professionals and cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Strong project management skills and experience in healthcare or academic research.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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 early diagnosis and personalised care, particularly for patients who need surgical interventions or kidney disease, or who may have sepsis or are impacted by antimicrobial resistance?
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.
The successful candidate will work directly with the HRC Early diagnosis and personalised care Theme Leads and their teams in support of research conducted and will have overall operational management responsibility for the HRC theme on a day to day basis. 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.
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!
- 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. All FMH staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your Line Manager about how you can utilise these.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
- And much more!
Project Manager for the NIHR Leeds Healthtech Research Centre employer: University of Leeds
The NIHR Leeds Healthtech Research Centre is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation in healthcare. With generous benefits including 42 days of annual leave, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and robust personal development opportunities, employees are supported in both their professional and personal growth. The collaborative culture encourages teamwork across leading academic institutions, making it an ideal place for those passionate about advancing healthcare delivery.
