Job description

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the health research infrastructure across Brighton &Sussex Medical School (BSMS) and its partners as Head of the Health Research Partnership (HRP)/ Joint Clinical Research Office (JCRO). The post holder will provide operational leadership across several aspects of health research infrastructure including the Health Research Partnerships and Joint Clinical Research Office working closely with the Academic Director for HRP and Director of the Brighton & Sussex Clinical Trials Unit (BSCTU). 
  • The postholder will have working knowledge and experience of managing research governance and delivery across NHS settings and Universities as well as understanding the funding environment, drivers and strategic opportunities within both environments. 
  • The HRP is a new initiative which will enhance and improve health research infrastructure between academic and clinical partners. The post holder will have experience of working at a senior level and has been involved in leadership across multiple organisations, with advanced communication skills in negotiation and change within a research environment. Experience of organisational change initiatives and working within an NHS/Academic environment would be desirable. 
  • Please contact Martin Llewelyn ( ) or Nicky Perry ( ) for informal enquiries.

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