Commercial Research Lead

The postholder will

Lead the development and management of a sustainable commercial research pipeline through proactive engagement with industry, NIHR infrastructure and internal stakeholders Develop and maintain a structured intelligence system to systematically map andanalyse existing clinician-industry networks, informing partnership development andpipeline growth. Develop a strategic pipeline management plan to ensure long-term sustainability ofcommercial research activity and delivery of the annual income plan Coordinate and submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs), undertaking rapid feasibility assessments and ensuring high-quality, competitive submissions Support feasibility, site selection and set-up planning for new commercial research studies Drive improvements in study set-up performance to meet national benchmarks, including the 150-day timeline Monitor performance against key indicators, undertake root cause analysis of issues, and implement corrective actions Develop systems to capture and analyse pipeline activity, performance data and commercial opportunities Provide expert advice on commercial costing frameworks (e.g. NCVR, iCT) and support appropriate cost recovery approaches Contribute to forecasting commercial research income and aligning pipeline activity to financial plans Build and maintain strong relationships with clinicians, research teams, sponsors, CROs and regional partners Act as a senior point of contact for commercial partners and represent the Trust in external forums