Deadline: 28 Jul 2019
Salary: £48,877 (Plus London allowances if applicable)
Overall purpose
- to ensure there is a clear, well communicated and realistic plan for developing MRC’s research portfolio; and to lead its implementation
- to build and nurture a broad network of relationships across stakeholder groups, both internally and externally
- to undertake and deliver key policy/strategic projects for the director of Group/MRC
- to be accountable for the financial resources allocated through the Board for delivering research and associated activities
- to manage and develop staff, and prioritise resources across a matrix structure to ensure effective and efficient delivery of key activities and projects
- to advise the CEO, (Council) and directors on key issues to inform corporate decision making and organisational direction
- to influence outcomes on behalf of the MRC
- managing the MRC’s portfolio of research in an area of medical research (e.g. a Research Board)
- understanding – ensuring an awareness of emerging opportunities and threats
- upholding Standards - ensuring sustained quality in decision-making and delivery of programmes
- making changes - choosing and using suitable ways of achieving MRC’s aims in the area, (through reviews, change management, partnerships, funding decisions, appointments etc)
- providing direction - contributing expertise (portfolio, problems, partners, possibilities etc) to MRC strategy development, budget setting and evaluation
- relationships - representing the portfolio and MRC’s successes and plans in the area to MRC full range of stakeholders in order to maintain MRC’s position and profile.
To find out more, or to apply visit the job webpage.
