Consortium Project Manager

The Francis Crick have an exciting opportunity available for a Consortium Project Manager to join one of the world s leading research Institutes at a crucial time in its evolution, and play a definitive role in shaping it for the future. You will join us on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 48 months, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary from £60,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

The Francis Crick Institute is a partnership between Cancer Research UK, the Medical Research Council, the Wellcome Trust, UCL (University College London), Imperial College London and King's College London. It is a world-leading centre of biomedical research and innovation looking into all aspects of human health and disease with a strong national role training scientists and developing scientific ideas for public good.

The Consortium Project Manager role:

An exciting Consortium Programme Manager position is available for MANIFEST, a newly formed ambitious multi-stakeholder consortium involving academic, industry and NHS partners. The MANIFEST consortium represents a diverse group of UK-wide experts in cancer research and clinical care comprising major NHS trusts, academic institutes and universities, and industry partners. This grant is funded by the UK Office of Life Sciences (OLS) and the Medical Research Council (MRC).

The Consortium Programme Manager will play a critical role, working with all consortium partners, to deliver on its goals and milestones. The role is most suited to someone who has experience of managing complex grants or projects with national or international reach and ambition, preferably within the scientific or pharmaceutical industry. The post will be based at the Crick in London, and will involve working closely with consortium partners throughout the UK.

As a Consortium Project Manager at the Crick, you will:

• Act as programme manager for the MANIFEST consortium overseeing all day-to-day activities.
• Act as the central point of communication for all academic, industry and NHS hospital partners and operational staff to ensure the smooth running of the programme.
• Build positive, long-term relationships with all stakeholders including funders and current and future consortium partners.
• Support the programme, providing oversight of project plans, timelines, and milestones to track progress in collaboration with scientists, clinicians and consortium members.
• Identify project risk areas and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Develop project reports both for funders and stakeholders (e.g. newsletters)

Skills and experience we are looking for in our Consortium Project Manager:

You will bring

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or substantial relevant experience.
• Experience in the management of science and/or research projects in an academic, non- profit or pharmaceutical environment.
• Programme management experience across the whole of the grant lifecycle, from project start-up, through to close-out and grant reporting.
• Stakeholder management experience, particularly with scientific, clinical or pharmaceutical industry partners locally or internationally, supported by excellent relationship building skills
• Experience in managing meetings with senior stakeholders, including setting agendas, taking minutes, and delivering on objectives.
• The ability to monitor and analyse complex financial data and produce reliable and accurate financial reports as per the grant reporting requirements.

What will you receive?

• 28 days of holiday each year, plus three additional days (usually taken over Christmas) and bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme, with the Crick contributing between 3 and 16% of salary
• Life assurance
• Season ticket/car parking loan
• Annual leave purchase
• Childcare support allowance
• Back-up dependent care
• Discounted annual gym membership
• Bike to Work scheme
• Payroll giving
• Shopping discounts

Closing date: 16th February 2025 at 23.59

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Consortium Project Manager, please click apply today, we d love to hear from you!

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