Project Manager

Job summary

The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful project management of the NICE Advice function including the work of NICE International. The project manager will work closely with other project managers, the assistant project managers, project coordinators and administrators to manage the planning and coordination of a portfolio of different projects, services and deliverables to process, time and quality, ensuring that processes are followed appropriately.The project manager will also work closely with the programme manager to support the delivery of a range of activities across the NICE Advice and NICE International programme, including triaging and interpreting enquiries and requests, developing proposals, reviewing and improving key operating procedures.

The project manager will also play a key role in liaising with external stakeholders nationally and internationally, including pharmaceutical and HealthTech companies, health experts, overseas Department for Business and Trade colleagues, and senior health leaders in different countries.

Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we get too many applications so don't delay with your application!

Main duties of the job

The Project manager will support NICE Advice, including the work of NICE International, across its varied portfolio of projects and activity.

Key responsibilities include:

o Coordinating staff and input from external stakeholders to successfully deliver NICE Advice's service offering, closely monitoring a number of different projects to ensure they run efficiently, with the appropriate security and risk measures in place, and to meet the needs of our clients and the team

o Working with national and international organisations, public bodies, academia, professional groups, NHS organisations, international health leaders and stakeholders, and other teams within NICE to support the activity of the programme

o Playing a key role in the collection, storage, and organisation of data from various sources to ensure accessibility and reliability for analysis. Supporting the development and implementation of data analysis techniques and tools to enable effective reporting, decision-making and strategic planning.

o Regularly reviewing operational procedures, identify areas for improvement, and lead on the implementation of changes in key areas.

o Updating senior team members on progress of different projects and working with the Assistant project managers to support risk mitigation and contingency strategies.

o Ensuring that customer needs and commercial considerations are a key focus when delivering on all responsibilities.

About us

NICE Advice provides a single point of entry to NICE for the life sciences industry. From value proposition to evidence generation and market access, NICE Advice provides healthtech (devices, diagnostics, digital, artificial intelligence) and pharmaceutical developers with a trusted adviser, supporting them along the whole product pathway. We work collaboratively with life sciences companies so that more patients gain access to the best treatments and care.

We support companies to prepare for a NICE evaluation or engagements with payers or commissioners by providing accurate and reliable advice, education and NHS insights.

We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.Benefits:o We offer a range of benefits including the NHS pension scheme and staff discountso We provide a thorough induction programmeo Personal development is supported through extensive training and development opportunitieso We promote flexible working to help staff achieve a healthy work life balanceo We value equality and diversity and welcome applicants from all sections of the communityo We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in line with the NHS Guaranteed Interview SchemeIf you feel this is the type of environment, you will enjoy working in then please feel free to contact us for more information or apply now.