Research Manager, Prevention

Job title:

Research Manager, Prevention

Company:

Wellcome Trust

Job description

Salary: £45,696Closing date: Sunday, 14 April 2024Contract type: PermanentThe Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy, and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.We are looking for a Research Manager to contribute to the delivery of the Infectious Disease programme ensuring strategic objectives are met with a specific focus on our Vaccines R&D and Human Infection Studies. This role is part of the Prevention Team which sits within the wider Infectious Disease Team, which will deliver an ambitious portfolio of research, product development, policy and engagement activity. This role will support the team to fund, convene and share learning in-line with the Infectious Disease strategy by implementing specific projects and activities such as: implementing and assessing funding calls and directed activities, convening groups, drafting reports and liaising with internal and external groups and individuals as required.Our vision is a world where in which there is a reduced risk and impact of escalating infectious disease. More information about Wellcome’s Infectious Disease work can be found hereIn this role you will:Manage and flexibly support the current programme of projects within Preventionassist in convening meetings/workshopsreview and assess funding applicationsdraft reportsscope potential areas for strategic fundingliaise and build relationships with internal and external groups/individuals as requiredContribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments.To be successful in this role you will have:Have a strong background in immunology and infectious diseaseUnderstanding/knowledge of preventative tools e.g. vaccines

Understanding of clinical research and trialsProject management experience is advantageousexperience of working/funding in low-and-middle income country is an asset.To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application.Interview dates: w/c 6 MayYou can view the full on our websiteYou can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on ourOur Hybrid Way of WorkingWe understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. We are currently working 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from our Euston Road offices (as part of our hybrid Ways of Working) with the remaining 3 days working either remotely or in the office.From 1st September 2024 we will move to 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at .#LI-RD1#LI-Hybrid

Expected salary

£45696 per year

Location

London

Job date

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:37:15 GMT

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