Programme Officer NIHR Life Sciences Industry

As part of the NIHR Life Sciences Industry Office the Programme Officer will provide high quality programme management coordination and analytical support to enable delivery of the NIHR Life Sciences Industry Strategy and Implementation Plan. The role supports national industry facing activity ensuring activity is delivered at pace to a high professional standard and in line with NIHR and Government Officers operate as part of a coordinated Life Sciences Industry Office working closely with senior leaders to support delivery alignment and effective engagement across the research ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Programme and Delivery Support

• Provide programme management support for national initiatives delivered through the Life Sciences Industry Office including planning tracking reporting and follow-up
• Support delivery of the Industry Hub Plan including development of nationally coordinated and standardised approaches to feasibility study set-up delivery performance escalation and data intelligence
• Maintain and update programme documentation including plans risk and issue logs decision logs presentations and delivery pipelines
• Proactively identify delivery risks interdependencies and bottlenecks escalating issues to senior colleagues where appropriate
• Support development and maintenance of national dashboards to track study set-up timelines delivery performance and key metrics
• Contribute to analysis and briefing materials to support senior engagement meetings external partners parliamentary questions and other requests for information

Stakeholder and System Coordination

• Support engagement with internal and external stakeholders across NIHR infrastructure Government industry and the wider research ecosystem
• Assist with capability mapping activities to help teams engage with appropriate partners and delivery models
• Support identification development and implementation of appropriate delivery models for new initiatives and pilots
• Work with NIHR Communications and Marketing colleagues to identify case studies and support communications activity where required

Secretariat and Operational Support

• Provide high-quality secretariat support for programme and governance meetings including agenda preparation papers minutes and action tracking
• Coordinate programme-related meetings workshops events and conferences ensuring they are delivered efficiently and to a high professional standard
• Maintain electronic records and shared documentation in line with information governance requirements

Working Relationships

• Collaborate with Life Sciences Industry Director Heads of Hub and Engagement and senior NIHR colleagues
• Work within the Life Sciences Industry Office to ensure aligned continuous and resilient delivery and engagement

Qualifications :

Essential Criteria

• Biomedical or equivalent science degree
• Experience in programme or project management including planning tracking and reporting
• Experience in clinical trials or clinical research
• Strong organisational skills with ability to maintain documentation and dashboards
• Ability to identify risks and escalate appropriately
• Experience supporting meetings including agendas papers minutes and actions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and stakeholders

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in life sciences healthcare or research sectors
• Familiarity with national research infrastructure or industry engagement
• Experience contributing to analysis briefings or presentations for senior stakeholders

Competencies & Behaviours

• Effective programme/project management
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Stakeholder engagement and collaborative working
• Proactive and solution focused mindset
• Collaborative and team oriented
• Detail oriented and committed to high quality outputs
• Professional and approachable
• Adaptable to changing priorities

Additional Information :

Compensation Benefits & Working Arrangements:
Salary: 32000 pa 
Location: Victoria London / Hybrid working model
Contract Type: Full time permanent  
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Annual Leave: 25 days plus UK public holidays

Employee Benefits Include:
Annual discretionary bonus 
Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme
Life Insurance Cover
Benenden Healthcare Membership
Training and Development Opportunities 
Season Ticket Loan

NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly flexible working arrangements. This is an office based hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices 1 day each week this may increase subject to team requirements. 

Application
If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a Statement of Suitability that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the Essential and Desirable Criteria outlined in the job description. Additionally share your enthusiasm for working with the NIHR.

NB. The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 20th February with interviews to take place from W/C the 23rd February. 

Inclusion and Diversity
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age disability race colour ethnic or national origin sex sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity religion or belief. Short listing interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender sexual orientation marital status colour race nationality ethnic or national origins religion or belief age or trade union membership. 

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements please contact Carl by email to arrange appropriate support.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time