Business Development Support Manager

This is a key operational role supporting the delivery of UCLH's commercial research strategy. You will work across the Trust and with external sponsors, CROs and industry partners to support the development and growth of clinical research activity across the organisation., o Lead the operational management and coordination of commercial research feasibility and EOI processes across UCLH.o Act as a key point of contact for sponsors, CROs and other external stakeholders regarding research opportunities and feasibility.o Identify appropriate investigators and research teams and coordinate high-quality responses to study opportunities.o Monitor commercial research activity, recruitment and delivery against agreed performance measures.o Analyse research data and business intelligence to identify trends, risks, barriers and opportunities for improvement.o Work proactively with clinical, research and support teams to resolve operational and delivery challenges.o Develop and maintain systems and processes for tracking feasibility, performance and research opportunities.o Horizon scan for new commercial research opportunities and support their development across the Trust.o Build and maintain effective relationships with sponsors, CROs and other industry partners.

The Joint Research Office (JRO) is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Support Manager, with excellent interpersonal skills, relevant experience in research management, feasibility and performance monitoring.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the UK's most research-active NHS organisations, with a strong reputation for high-quality clinical research., University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.