Dublin 4, Ireland Contract Mid Level
Reports to:
Head of Research
Contract type:
3-year Fixed Term Contract
Hours:
Full-time 35hrs pw - Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm
Location:
The Society operates a hybrid working model with a combination of remote and in-person (Dublin 4 office) working
Office Days:
Office attendance days are Wednesday & Thursday
Cover letter: Required
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Which should be strictly not more than 1 page: Please give examples of your specific experience that demonstrates your ability to manage multidisciplinary research and clinical partnerships, and why this role interests you.
Give your salary expectations, expressed as a realistic range
Applications that do not include this information may not be reviewed.
Who we are
Every three minutes, someone in Ireland hears the words 'You've got cancer'.
At the Irish Cancer Society, we understand the physical, emotional and financial impact a cancer diagnosis brings.
And we are determined to do everything we can to help.
As Ireland's leading cancer charity, we work across every area of cancer – from prevention and early detection, through to end-of-life care.
We make a positive impact for people affected by cancer every day: investing in life-saving and life-changing research; providing practical, financial and emotional supports; and driving improvements in public cancer services.
What you'll do:
Lead the management of multidisciplinary strategic research and clinical focused partnerships; collaborate with the Society's PMO to ensure project management approaches are consistent with all other Irish Cancer Society strategic projects; support researchers and clinical staff to develop realistic and understandable annual project plans and deliverables; develop a governance framework for each project and partnership; track and monitor project delivery against plan; identify and manage risks and ensure lessons learned and benefits tracking.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external research and clinical partners, and beneficiaries to promote collaboration and successful project delivery; provide regular status updates to the Executive Leadership Team; hold regular meetings and discussion forums with external researchers and clinical staff according to the governance framework; ensure Patient Partnership is central to research and clinical projects and partnerships.
Ensure research projects and partnerships are underpinned by a clear and deliverable impact plan; work with internal and external communications, branding and marketing teams to develop and implement annual project communications plans and KPIs; be familiar with relevant international (including European) cancer research and care developments and their implications for Ireland.
Who you are
Independent:
you will have the ability to work on your own initiative and be the Society's lead in driving forward progress across projects and partnerships.
A people person:
excellent stakeholder management and people skills; ability to bring together and inspire a range of people of different levels, skills and backgrounds to achieve great things together; build strong trusted relationships.
A problem solver:
enjoy figuring things out, finding solutions and working around and through issues; identify and articulate risks and challenges, identify solutions and problem solve; highly organised, logical, and clear thinking.
Good decision making and negotiation skills:
ability to make decisions using good judgement and reasoning, experience with negotiating difficult situations.
A great communicator:
excellent communication skills, whether talking to a team, delivering a presentation, or writing reports or updates; produce high quality and engaging communications.
Patient and user centric:
always keep people affected by cancer at the front of mind; can walk in the shoes of others, consider their needs and understand their experience.
Technology savvy:
high level of proficiency in technology tools, understand the benefits that technology can bring and can see opportunities for technology-led enhancements.
Your qualifications and experience
Educated to PhD level or equivalent in health-based research.
Have >3 years practical experience managing complex research and clinical projects.
Demonstrated hands-on experience in project management.
Excellent knowledge of cancer research and the clinical environment in Ireland.
Proven track record in embedding Public & Patient Partnership and Impact across cancer research projects.
Passionate about project and change management, and able to translate that passion to others.
PhD equivalence is defined as three or more senior (first, joint-first, or last) author publications in peer-reviewed academic journals or 4 years' full-time research experience post-primary degree.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send curriculum vitae and cover letter to Amanda at ******
The closing date for applications is 5pm ******
Please note all CVs are logged through a third-party system for processing.
The Irish Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
WE DO NOT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AGENCIES
Some of our benefits:
23 days Annual Leave a year or Pro Rata equivalent, plus public holidays, Good Friday and Christmas Eve (if it falls on a working day)
Service Days – Additional days awarded to reflect long service with the Society.
Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period)
Flexitime
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – new starters will join the pension from the date of commencement of employment with the Society.
The current contribution rate ranges from a contribution of 3%, 5% or a maximum of 8% of basic salary.
Group membership for VHI and HSF (health plans)
Bus/Rail Ticket Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
Death In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment)
Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and compassionate Leave)
Learning and Development Programmes
Educational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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