We have established a number of high-profile strategic initiatives to help us advance our work towards a cure. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research Programme Manager to support the successful ongoing delivery of two of our major initiatives, the Drug Discovery Alliance and Brains for Dementia Research, and collaborate across the organisation and externally to maximise their impact. Where required, the successful candidate will also support the ongoing delivery of our other major initiatives, working collaboratively across the organisation to maximise their impact both internally and externally.

We’re looking for someone with strong programme management experience, a good eye for detail and who is excited by the opportunities in the dementia research landscape.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
• Degree in Biomedical Science, or equivalent relevant knowledge and experience.
• Experience and/or in-depth knowledge in early-stage drug discovery, ideally in dementia
• Proven experience managing large programmes of work, preferably in the healthcare, research or charity sector
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple priorities, overseeing budgets and identifying risks
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including external partners and suppliers
• Experience defining programme requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
• Experience of managing staff and/or leading the delivery of work through others.
• Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values
• Good analytical skills demonstrated by a structured and methodical approach
• Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills both oral and written with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritise competing demands
• Demonstrated stakeholder management (internal & external), and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to use own initiative, with a proactive and problem-solving attitude
• Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel