Senior Project Manager (Innovation) AC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager within NHS Fife Research, Innovation and Knowledge (RIK). The Senior Project Manager will provide project management services for the Reducing Drug Deaths Open Innovation Catalyst Challenge, which is a National Challenge open to all 4 devolved nations. The Senior Project manager will also support innovation activity across the South East Region Innovation Hub (HISES, member Boards: NHS Lothian, NHS Borders and NHS Fife).

You will successfully develop and manage project plans, risks and project resources. You will also manage, coordinate and deliver the projects allocated, utilising appropriate project management methodology, to deliver outcomes to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the individual Project Plans.

Experience of supporting significant Innovation projects and/or Contracts for Innovation (formerly Small Business Research Initiatives (SBRI's)) would be viewed positively.

You will support Phase two of this Contract for Innovation, working with 7 companies successful in Phase 2, each with an associated £500,000 budget. You will support and liaise with 4 National Clinical Advisors and local Project Managers from across the UK working with the 7 companies involved in Phase 2.

Education to degree level in a relevant discipline, or significant experience, would be expected.

You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal, negotiation and organisational skills able to work independently and efficiently and to influence at a senior level.

You will work with a high degree of accuracy, initiative and flexibility and be able to form good working relationships across the RIK team, HISES and with University and Industry collaborators and stakeholders.

You will be primarily based within the RIK Department at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, although flexible working and working from home will be considered. You will be expected to travel to NHS Fife sites, across the South East and nationally, as required.

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