Senior Research Development Manager, Biomed

• Join a high performing centralised team, delivering outstanding outcomes
• Permanent, full-time (35-hr week) | hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• $138,171 - $146,613 + 17% superannuation + leave loading

Why your role matters         

The UNSW Research Strategy Office works with varied stakeholders to initiate, facilitate and secure new national and international research funding bids and Fellowships; and develop ongoing strategies to ensure that UNSW enhances its research profile and increases the level, quality and diversity of research funding.

The Senior Research Development Manager (Biomed) provides strategic advice, assistance and training to researchers to secure health and medicine research funding, and includes high-level interaction with researchers, funding bodies, and potential partners on collaborative research, and with relevant Faculties and researchers across the University.

Come and join a high performing team that has directly contributed to UNSW’s success in securing biomed research funding – in 2023, we were ranked first for funding awarded in NHMRC Partnerships, Synergy, Clinical Trials and Cohorts and Centres of Research Excellence with a combined total awarded across those schemes of nearly $40M.

The role of Senior Research Development Manager (Biomed) reports to the Director, Research Strategy Office and has one direct report.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements  

Who you are

You can demonstrate your contemporary knowledge and experience supporting researchers with the strategic review and preparation of successful major research grant funding proposals in health and medical research, ideally including National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). Please review the Position Description for detailed Skills and Experience required.

To Apply:  If contributing to the success of biomed research at UNSW is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter addressing Skills and Experience required in the Position Description.

Contact: Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Consultant e: *************@unsw.edu.au

 Applications close: 11.55pm, Sunday 26th May 2024

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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