Programme Manager - SBRI Healthcare at LGC Group

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

40300.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programme management, Research management, Technology transfer, Due diligence, Contract management, Stakeholder engagement, Project management, Commercialisation, Intellectual property, Risk mitigation, Portfolio management, Strategic planning, Communication, Presentation skills, Analytical skills, Problem-solving

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Company Description LGC Ltd (www.lgcgroup.com) is an international life sciences company serving government, academic, pharmaceutical, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, security and sports sectors. LGC’s Grant Management Group (GMG) oversees multiple research funding programmes on behalf of government departments and national health organisations to improve NHS patient care and outcomes. The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is a UK government innovation programme that funds businesses to develop new technologies and solutions to public sector challenges through fully funded R&D contracts. It bridges the gap between early stage ideas and commercialisation while enabling public organisations to access innovative, cost effective solutions. Job Description The role plays a key part in delivering the SBRI Healthcare Programme as well as the NHS Cancer Programme, supporting the translation of cutting edge health technologies into real world impact for patients, the NHS, and the wider market. Responsibilities include managing the end to end funding process, from supporting the launch of new funding calls and assessing applications to conducting due diligence, contracting and overseeing funded projects. Working closely with academics, clinicians and industry partners, the postholder ensures that projects achieve their scientific, clinical and commercial objectives. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to build and maintain productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including academics, clinicians, and entrepreneurs. The position requires the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of output. The role also contributes to the continuous improvement of programme operations and supports the delivery of ongoing strategic initiatives. A hybrid home/office working approach is required, with a minimum of four mandatory in person days per month in Twickenham. Regular travel to central London and occasional travel to event sites across England are also expected. Key Responsibilities The following activities comprise the key responsibilities for the Programme Manager role. Subject to agreement with your Line Manager, additional activities may be required from time to time. Programme operations and commissioning Supporting all aspects of translational funding, including scoping potential call themes, advising applicants, sourcing and supporting expert reviewers, reviewing applications for funding and providing feedback to applicants Supporting the Assistant Director and/or the Programme Lead with the preparation of papers for Contract Management Board and strategic proposals for new initiatives Contributing to continuous improvement activities across the team Due diligence, contracting and portfolio management Undertaking due diligence of funding proposals, including reviewing the scientific, technical and clinical rationale, analysis of project budgets, evaluation of proposed intellectual property protection and freedom to operate positions, and assessment of the proposed adoption and commercialisation strategies Negotiating funding agreements for projects recommended for funding, including the negotiation of milestones, financial arrangements and reporting requirements to enable successful project delivery Managing a portfolio of projects at various stages of development across different healthcare technology sectors, supporting teams mitigate risks and deliver outputs Contributing to portfolio analysis and collection of relevant metrics to support activities around programme promotion, business intelligence, impact and evaluation Contributing to the generation of case studies for programme promotion, customer reporting and shared learning Comms & engagement Supporting the delivery of communications and engagement activities including competitions events and webinars Liaising regularly with internal and external stakeholders, including attending, organising and leading meetings, representing the funder’s perspective at project meetings to facilitate successful project development, and promoting and representing funding programmes at external events Other Mentoring and training of new and existing staff Championing equality, diversity and inclusion within the team and the organisation. Qualifications Essential Criteria Educated to MSc/PhD level in biomedical, health or engineering sciences, or equivalent Experience of working in research management, technology transfer environment, health tech accelerators, start-ups, industry and/or organisations supporting innovation Experience of managing diverse relationships Proven organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage own time to meet demanding deadlines and excellent attention to detail Competencies & Behaviours Analytical and problem-solving skills, to assess projects and analyse the portfolio for impact demonstration and reporting Good communication and presentation skills, to promote the programme and support effective knowledge exchange across diverse audiences Organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while balancing operational delivery with strategic contributions and maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Knowledge of intellectual property and commercialisation of research, to evaluate intellectual property arrangements and commercialisation strategies Ability to identify process efficiencies and to contribute to their implementation Committed team player Additional Information Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements: Salary: £40,300 Location: Twickenham, London / Hybrid working model Contract Type: Full time, Secondment - 9 months Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays Employee Benefits Include: Annual, discretionary bonus Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme Life Insurance Cover Benenden Healthcare Membership Training and Development Opportunities Season Ticket Loan NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices 1 day each week, this may increase, subject to team requirements. Application If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Essential and Desirable Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with SBRI Healthcare. The closing date for applications is 9:00am on 17th April. Inclusion and Diversity LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership. For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com Work Arrangement: Hybrid Department: Programme and Project Management

Responsibilities

The Programme Manager will oversee the end-to-end funding process for the SBRI Healthcare and NHS Cancer programmes, including managing funding calls, due diligence, and contracting. They will also manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring scientific and commercial objectives are met while engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders.