Senior Translational Research Manager – Devices, Diagnostic and Digital

Overview

As Senior Translational Research Manager you will steer a portfolio of biomedical device, diagnostic, and digital/AI translational projects from concept to funding and clinical impact. You’ll guide researchers through the translational pathway, shape project plans, and secure opportunities with funders while managing budgets, milestones and deliverables. You’ll build cross-institutional partnerships to create a sustainable pipeline of funded work and contribute to UCL’s strategy to translate research into clinical adoption. This role sits at the intersection of science, funding, and external collaboration, offering meaningful impact across NHS and industry partners.

Pay / Benefits

• 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit CARE pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced parental leave pay and support

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of translational projects across biomedical devices, diagnostics and digital/AI.
• Provide expert guidance along the translational pathway from planning to successful funding applications.
• Identify funding opportunities and support competitive applications.
• Project manage funded awards, including budgets, milestones and deliverables.
• Identify research with translational potential and build a sustainable pipeline of funded projects.
• Advise Principal Investigators and maintain knowledge of the translational funding landscape.
• Manage complex funded projects and support budgets, contracts, milestones, and deliverables.
• Build relationships with researchers, Clinical Trials Units, funders, industry and external partners across UCL and partner hospitals.
• Contribute to UCL’s translational strategy and progress research towards clinical application and impact.

Key requirements

• Extensive experience in biomedical device, diagnostic, digital and/or AI development and translational science.
• Knowledge and experience of regulatory pathways relevant to these technologies.
• Strong project management experience with complex budgets, timelines and deadlines.
• Proven track record in developing partnerships and working with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to manage competing priorities independently with a collaborative approach.
• Knowledge of major national and international research funders; project management qualification is advantageous.

• Communication excellence
• Influencing and negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• Translational research expertise
• Regulatory pathways for biomedical technologies
• Budgeting and contract management

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