Assistant Manager / Manager, Translational Research Office (NHG Group Research and Innovation)

Assistant Manager / Manager, Translational Research Office (NHG Group Research and Innovation)

Job Description

This position is responsible for leading the negotiation and management of research-related agreements across NHG's research portfolio. The role serves as a key liaison between institution research offices, clinical research teams, and external agencies, driving institutional excellence in contract management whilst ensuring compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own the end-to-end review, negotiation, and execution of industry partnership and research-related agreements, with accountability for outcomes and quality
• Support and front national research initiatives and programmes, serving as NHG's representative in cross-agency and inter-institutional platforms relating to research agreements and translational research
• Manage NHG's participation in national-level workgroups and committees, ensuring institutional positions are well-represented and aligned with broader healthcare research priorities
• Develop and implement standardised templates, frameworks, and governance processes to enable consistent and efficient multi-institution contract negotiations
• Drive strategic initiatives to optimise agreement turnaround times, setting and maintaining institutional KPIs in alignment with organisational goals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a trusted subject matter expert on research agreements
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of SOPs, policies, and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related disciplines
• Demonstrated experience in research contracts management, with a track record of leading negotiations and managing complex agreements
• Good knowledge of ICH-GCP, local and international regulatory requirements governing clinical research
• Sound understanding of clinical research operations and/or clinical trial management
• Familiarity with the national research funding landscape and grant schemes, with prior exposure to national research initiatives or inter-agency collaboration being an advantage
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging stakeholders at all levels including senior leadership
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Meticulous, organised, and proactive, with a strategic mindset
• A collaborative team player who brings a positive and professional attitude