Research Business Development Manager

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

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Job summary

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust are looking to appoint to a new and exciting role. We would like a highly motivated Research Business Development Manager to join our existing research team. If you have a successful track record of writing and attracting health research grants and a good knowledge of the grant funding landscape, this may be the ideal opportunity for you.

We are offering a full-time/part-time post to a suitable candidate who will be working within a friendly and dynamic team to build the portfolio of hosted research at the trust.

Working in clinical research you will be joining a driven and caring team looking to enhance the care and treatments we offer our patients.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in research, excellent communication, time management and organisational skills and will enjoy working with a variety of key stakeholders

The priority for this new role is to drive the development and implementation of strategies to enhance our hosted research portfolio and foster collaborations to increase research income to the Trust.

Main duties of the job

This key, senior post within the research team will focus on driving business development activities and in particular on expanding MYTTs hosted research grant activity and industry research.

About us

We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.

We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

Date posted

12 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year pro rata for part time working

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9377-CORP0030

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

This key, senior post within the research team will focus on driving business development activities and in particular on expanding MYTTs hosted research grant activity and industry research.

The priority for this new role is to drive the development and implementation of strategies to enhance our hosted research portfolio and foster collaborations to increase research income to the Trust.

Identifying research grant funding opportunities and writing fundable grant applications are key elements of the role.

The postholder will provide expertise to clinical researchers, and clinical academics in grant writing and management. The post holder will be the first point of contact at the beginning of the home grown research process and will guide and co-ordinate staff in identifying the support requirements for each project and facilitating access to that support via the submission of requests to the most relevant funding bodies.

The Research Business Development Manager will oversee the co-ordination of the day-to-day management of the research grant application process across the Trust. This will form part of the core process for the award of research grant funding.

The post holders research knowledge and project management skills will ensure a well-informed, coordinated support mechanism to support the clinical divisions through the submission of the funding application to the delivery of a successful research project.

The post holder will work closely with academic partners as well as research funders. They will build relationships with universities to create more collaboration and grant opportunities.

The post holder will also work as an integral member of the Research Management and Support team, acting as the main contact for commercial companies and businesses who want to work with the Trust. They will oversee the commercial portfolio and ensure opportunities are maximised.

As the Business Development Manager, you will work closely with the Research Finance Manager to determine the financial cost of the pre-award research grant applications ensuring that all the costs for undertaking the research grant are accounted for and are accurately attributed. The post holder will liaise with clinical and academic departments across MYTT and external partner organisations where required, ensuring accurate costs are obtained, and guiding applicants through the application process.

The post holder will support research grants through their lifecycle, from initial expressions of intention to apply for funding through to grant close down. The post holder will coordinate and oversee the post-award management of the awards in conjunction with Research Management & Support colleagues.

The post holder will be responsible for the monitoring, tracking and updating the Research Data Management System (EDGE) through the lifetime of the grant award. The post holder will liaise with researchers both internal and external to MYTT and particularly with members of the Research Finance Department, Research Delivery and RM&S teams to ensure the grant runs successfully.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This key, senior post within the research team will focus on driving business development activities and in particular on expanding MYTTs hosted research grant activity and industry research.

The priority for this new role is to drive the development and implementation of strategies to enhance our hosted research portfolio and foster collaborations to increase research income to the Trust.

Identifying research grant funding opportunities and writing fundable grant applications are key elements of the role.

The postholder will provide expertise to clinical researchers, and clinical academics in grant writing and management. The post holder will be the first point of contact at the beginning of the home grown research process and will guide and co-ordinate staff in identifying the support requirements for each project and facilitating access to that support via the submission of requests to the most relevant funding bodies.

The Research Business Development Manager will oversee the co-ordination of the day-to-day management of the research grant application process across the Trust. This will form part of the core process for the award of research grant funding.

The post holders research knowledge and project management skills will ensure a well-informed, coordinated support mechanism to support the clinical divisions through the submission of the funding application to the delivery of a successful research project.

The post holder will work closely with academic partners as well as research funders. They will build relationships with universities to create more collaboration and grant opportunities.

The post holder will also work as an integral member of the Research Management and Support team, acting as the main contact for commercial companies and businesses who want to work with the Trust. They will oversee the commercial portfolio and ensure opportunities are maximised.

As the Business Development Manager, you will work closely with the Research Finance Manager to determine the financial cost of the pre-award research grant applications ensuring that all the costs for undertaking the research grant are accounted for and are accurately attributed. The post holder will liaise with clinical and academic departments across MYTT and external partner organisations where required, ensuring accurate costs are obtained, and guiding applicants through the application process.

The post holder will support research grants through their lifecycle, from initial expressions of intention to apply for funding through to grant close down. The post holder will coordinate and oversee the post-award management of the awards in conjunction with Research Management & Support colleagues.

The post holder will be responsible for the monitoring, tracking and updating the Research Data Management System (EDGE) through the lifetime of the grant award. The post holder will liaise with researchers both internal and external to MYTT and particularly with members of the Research Finance Department, Research Delivery and RM&S teams to ensure the grant runs successfully.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in planning and conducting research & innovation, including preparing grant and tender applications and research design.
  • Successful grant writing experience.
  • Experience of seeking and capitalising on research funding opportunities.
  • Proven experience and track record in the delivery of operational and strategic business plans.
  • Management experience within a complex organisation.
  • Experience of line managing and the development of staff.
  • Experience of project development and subsequent implementation.
  • Experience of managing resource allocation.
  • Experience in managing complex data.
  • Evidence of working to key performance targets and delivering benefits.

Desirable

  • Personal research experience.
  • Experience of academic writing and publication.
  • Significant experience of clinical research management, to include experience in the planning, coordination and conducting of clinical research studies or the management of clinical research.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree at Masters level, or equivalent demonstrable experience in operational management.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Project Management Qualification or evidence of equivalent experience.

Knowledge, awareness, skills and abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge of the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure.
  • Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including Good Clinical Practice.
  • Awareness of own limitations.
  • Detailed knowledge of the AcORD Framework.
  • In depth knowledge of the life sciences landscape in relation to clinical research.
  • Extensive IT and IS skills including Microsoft Office and MS Excel.
  • Influencing and persuasion skills.
  • Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information.
  • Able to take the lead and facilitate new initiatives/change.
  • Good understanding of the research arena and its changing environment.
  • Ability to think and plan strategically and to prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands.
  • Ability to conceptualise, articulate and communicate persuasively about complex ideas.
  • Ability to command the respect of, and operate effectively with senior individuals from professional bodies, government, academia, the NHS and Industry.
  • Strategic thinker with an ability to be hands on and highly results orientated.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to communicate with different professions, both internal and external.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Dedicated team worker with the ability to influence using different management styles.
  • Ability to deliver feedback in a positive, constructive manner.
  • Ability to read, digest and interpret highly complex documents including European and National legislation, Department of Health policies and guidance, research agreements.
  • Ability to accurately interpret and present data in appropriate formats.
  • Ability to process specialist and highly complex information and present as appropriate.
  • Ability to absorb information from several sources quickly and be able to make well informed judgements in a timely manner.
  • Ability to learn new information, procedures and processes in a limited time period e.g. familiarise oneself with a complex study protocol in order to be able to review monitor /audit a research study effectively.
  • Problem solving skills with the ability to make well informed decisions on a continuous basis.
  • Ability to analyse performance data/assess and evaluate projects/identify areas of collaborative working.
  • Numerical, verbal and critical reasoning.
  • Enthusiastic, resolute and flexible approach to work.
  • Tenacious.
  • Ability to work to deadlines and manage a diverse workload.
  • Confidence in making decisions when dealing with competing priorities.
  • Ability to work independently and autonomously with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to recognise own professional boundaries.
  • Tenacity, demonstrates high levels of self-belief, drive, enthusiasm and stamina to achieve goals and see things through.
  • Displays innovative and lateral thinking.
  • Prepared to work totally flexibly.
  • High degree of self-awareness.
  • Ability to maintain confidence, at all times.
  • Intellectual flexibility that enables the reasoned assessment of a situation and the ability to draw pragmatic conclusions.
  • Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and nationally as required.

Desirable

  • Social media and web skills.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in planning and conducting research & innovation, including preparing grant and tender applications and research design.
  • Successful grant writing experience.
  • Experience of seeking and capitalising on research funding opportunities.
  • Proven experience and track record in the delivery of operational and strategic business plans.
  • Management experience within a complex organisation.
  • Experience of line managing and the development of staff.
  • Experience of project development and subsequent implementation.
  • Experience of managing resource allocation.
  • Experience in managing complex data.
  • Evidence of working to key performance targets and delivering benefits.

Desirable

  • Personal research experience.
  • Experience of academic writing and publication.
  • Significant experience of clinical research management, to include experience in the planning, coordination and conducting of clinical research studies or the management of clinical research.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree at Masters level, or equivalent demonstrable experience in operational management.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Project Management Qualification or evidence of equivalent experience.

Knowledge, awareness, skills and abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge of the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure.
  • Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including Good Clinical Practice.
  • Awareness of own limitations.
  • Detailed knowledge of the AcORD Framework.
  • In depth knowledge of the life sciences landscape in relation to clinical research.
  • Extensive IT and IS skills including Microsoft Office and MS Excel.
  • Influencing and persuasion skills.
  • Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information.
  • Able to take the lead and facilitate new initiatives/change.
  • Good understanding of the research arena and its changing environment.
  • Ability to think and plan strategically and to prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands.
  • Ability to conceptualise, articulate and communicate persuasively about complex ideas.
  • Ability to command the respect of, and operate effectively with senior individuals from professional bodies, government, academia, the NHS and Industry.
  • Strategic thinker with an ability to be hands on and highly results orientated.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to communicate with different professions, both internal and external.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Dedicated team worker with the ability to influence using different management styles.
  • Ability to deliver feedback in a positive, constructive manner.
  • Ability to read, digest and interpret highly complex documents including European and National legislation, Department of Health policies and guidance, research agreements.
  • Ability to accurately interpret and present data in appropriate formats.
  • Ability to process specialist and highly complex information and present as appropriate.
  • Ability to absorb information from several sources quickly and be able to make well informed judgements in a timely manner.
  • Ability to learn new information, procedures and processes in a limited time period e.g. familiarise oneself with a complex study protocol in order to be able to review monitor /audit a research study effectively.
  • Problem solving skills with the ability to make well informed decisions on a continuous basis.
  • Ability to analyse performance data/assess and evaluate projects/identify areas of collaborative working.
  • Numerical, verbal and critical reasoning.
  • Enthusiastic, resolute and flexible approach to work.
  • Tenacious.
  • Ability to work to deadlines and manage a diverse workload.
  • Confidence in making decisions when dealing with competing priorities.
  • Ability to work independently and autonomously with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to recognise own professional boundaries.
  • Tenacity, demonstrates high levels of self-belief, drive, enthusiasm and stamina to achieve goals and see things through.
  • Displays innovative and lateral thinking.
  • Prepared to work totally flexibly.
  • High degree of self-awareness.
  • Ability to maintain confidence, at all times.
  • Intellectual flexibility that enables the reasoned assessment of a situation and the ability to draw pragmatic conclusions.
  • Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and nationally as required.

Desirable

  • Social media and web skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG


Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG


Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Research

Judith Holliday

judith.holliday@nhs.net

01924543772

Date posted

12 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year pro rata for part time working

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9377-CORP0030

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG


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