Head of Research and Development
The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the set-up, maintenance, and close of studies adopted to the NIHR Portfolio, in accordance with local, national and international legislation. The post holder will be operationally responsible for: Work with the Clinical Research Directors to design and develop long-term strategic plans, policies and initiatives to ensure the continuing advancement of research activities across the Trust Expert operational leadership of the Trusts Research Strategy providing regular review and enabling positive development across the organisation and with research active practitioners from all disciplines.
Developing, implementing and monitoring R&D policies to govern the conduct and management of both commercial and non-commercial research throughout the Trust in accordance with relevant regulations Engaging with research sponsors including commercial companies and academic departments.Act as a central focus for all matters pertaining to local research activities ensuring they are recognised as a vital component of the Trusts core business. Promote partnership in R&D, facilitating researchers and other interested individuals, groups, communities to work effectively in partnership to advance quality R&D.
Develop and promote appropriate NHS, Academic, voluntary and social care sector collaborative R&D through leadership of the service Act as an expert resource for the research team and Trust staff and undertake the management responsibilities for all Research Team staff.