Salary: £50,000 pro-rata (£30,000) per annum

Contract: Fixed term until 31 December 2025

Hours Part-time, up to 21 hours per week

We are the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), the professional leadership body for pharmacists and pharmacy in Great Britain. Our mission is to put pharmacy at the forefront of patient care. Our vision is to be the world leader in the safe and effective use of medicines.

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior research manager to join our team. You will be responsible for the management and coordination of science and research services, resources and activities delivered by the RPS. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Scientist, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of the directorate’s business plan, such as increasing the profile of science and research in pharmacy, engaging with members and stakeholders, and supporting and contributing to the development and delivery of high-quality science and research services and resources.

Requirements:

• Registered pharmacist or pharmacy technician.
• Educated to post-graduate level in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, social sciences or health services research, or commensurate experience.
• Demonstrable understanding of the UK healthcare system, science and research infrastructure, relevant organisations and networks, research governance frameworks, regulation, and ethical aspects.
• Proven experience of research and research methodologies in health or social care.
• Proven experience of leading research or evaluation programmes and projects, as well as conducting research using a range of quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Demonstrable ability to collect, analyse and report/present data in creative and accessible ways, document information and maintain appropriate records.
• Proven experience in developing research proposals and proven track record of securing funding.
• Proactive, self-starter capable of working alone and able to work according to strategic direction.
• Proven experience of project management, developing and delivering services and resources effectively, including financial budgets.
• Excellent proven written and oral communication skills for a range of audiences to ensure impact.

• Demonstrable experience of effective team working, and people management, including training and line management of research teams and collaboration with volunteer workers.
• Excellent customer service skills.

The Team

Robust evidence ensures that safe, high-quality treatments and interventions are available to patients and the public. As a team, we are passionate about promoting science and research in pharmacy, and believe all pharmacy professionals should engage in, support and lead research. Our aim is to improve health outcomes for patients by providing effective science and research support and guidance to our members. We work closely with other teams across the RPS and our stakeholders, and we do this empathetically and collaboratively to ensure we can provide the most accurate and up to date advice and information.

How we are currently working

RPS supports and works in a hybrid way, which means you will be able to work from home, however, there will be an expectation for collaborative face-to-face working – on average and typically this may be something between 4-8 working days per month at our London Office. 

🗓️ Closing date: 23 March 2025

Interviews to be held w/c Monday 31 March or w/c 7 April

 If you would like to learn more about the role,  view our job description 👈

Please attach your CV and Cover Letter

We are passionate about creating a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity these are part of our core values at RPS and we are striving to have an organisation that represents the diversity of the profession. At RPS we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, or disability and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.