Jobs, fresher vacancy - Assistant Director - Strategic Industry Partnerships • UK

Company: LGC Group

UK

Job DescriptionDo you have experience of working at the interface between life science companies and Government / public sector agencies? Are you keen to contribute to growing the UK’s position as a globally competitive destination for clinical research?We are looking for a highly experienced individual to join the External Affairs team at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to support the development and successful delivery of strategic partnerships with innovative life science companies.As part of the External Affairs team you will focus on building strong relationships with companies, working as part of a cross-Government approach to building enduring partnerships with the life sciences industry.About the Role You will work closely with the NIHR Director of External Affairs & Strategic Partnerships to support and coordinate the NIHR’s involvement in the cross-Government approach to developing and managing strategic partnerships with a number of high value life science companies. You will work with colleagues across the NIHR and within other Government and public sector agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to building relationships with key companies.Key responsibilitiesProvide a point of contact within NIHR for current and future strategic partner companies for planning, monitoring and reviewing plans to deliver the goals of strategic partnerships.Ensure that senior members of staff within NIHR and DHSC are fully briefed on all aspects of strategic partnerships before they attend high level meetingsCoordinate responses to requests and questions from strategic partner companies with the most appropriate individuals across NIHR and other UK government organisations.Coordinate activities with NIHR Business Development and Key Account Managers to ensure that strategic partners are aware of the services provided across NIHRWork with the Head of the Vaccine Innovation Pathway Programme Management Office to ensure that strategic partners are aware of improvements being introduced for delivery of vaccine clinical trials across the UK, in particular in the areas of infectious diseases and cancerCoordinate and support the NIHR’s interactions with colleagues across other Government agencies, including the Office for Life Sciences, Department for International Trade, UK Health Security Agency, and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency for delivery of strategic partnerships.