University of Birmingham
Industry Associate - Applied Health Sciences - 107586 - Grade 7
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Industry Associate for the NIHR RSS Birmingham and Partners Hub
Position Details
Apply to: Applied Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK Salary: Full-time starting salary range: £36,636 to £46,049 Potential progression upon appointment to £48,822 Grade: 7 Contract: Full-time, fixed term (up to September 2028) Closing date: 7th July 2026
Travel in the UK may be required prior to the end of the contract.
About the University & Role
Our Offer to You
The University of Birmingham fosters an inclusive environment where diversity, innovation, and personal development are core values.
✨ Career Development: Access the Birmingham Professional Programme, offering tailored opportunities to advance your skills. 🚀 Flexible Working: Options are available if aligned to role requirements. 💼 Benefits:
- 40 days paid leave per year
- One paid volunteering day annually
- Generous pension scheme
- Three on-site subsidised day nurseries
- On-campus amenities: sports centre, art gallery, museum, botanical gardens, and transport links. 💡 Inclusion & Unterstützung:
- Leadership in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (remarked institutions: Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident).
- Alignment with sustainability strategy.
Background
The role supports the application under the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS), enhancing the interface between: ✔ Academic research ✔ Industry (especially SMEs in health & life sciences). The Birmingham and Partners Hub serves as a regional partner, facilitating industry engagement, policy insights, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Role Summary Speechify as the Industry Associate, you will:
- Act as the primary bridge between research and businesses.
- Identify & promote SME funding opportunities and industry-responsive research opportunities.
- Provide Market Analysis, competitor/regulatory insights, and strategic foresight to bisearchers and stakeholders.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Core Accountabilities
- Query Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for industry-related project enquiries from RSS researchers.
- Funding Opportunities: Map and promote funding programmes in medicines, health tech, and medical technology, targeting SMEs.
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Market Intelligence:
- Conduct research into competitive landscapes, industry gaps, and entry barriers.
- Gather and synthesise evidence from regulators and stakeholders.
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Researcher Support:
- Translate briefs into actionable industry insights (e.g., market feasibility, evidence gap analysis) for funding applications.
- Collaborate with methodologists to adopt appropriate terminology, frameworks, and tools.
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Event Engagement:
- Attend/represent RSS at conferences, networking events, and innovation forums, with reporting requirements for competitive trends and emerging trends.
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Policy & Regulatory Tracking:
- Monitor government policies, standards, and regulatory changes.
- Proactively communicate findings to RSS staff.
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Internal Communications:
- Develop briefings, trend analyses and sector reports.
- Enhance RSS website/social media with industry-specific insights.
Relationship Management
- Liaise with regulators, agencies, and industry associations for project transparency.
- Engage with external stakeholders for cross-sector collaboration.
Project Management
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Provide high-level support, including:
- Developing project plans & KPIs/milestones.
- Overseeing progress reviews and effectiveness audits.
- Presenting reviews to stakeholders/boards.
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Administrative: Organise events, meetings, or dissemination activities as needed.
Institute & Ethical Commitments
- Promote equality/diversity across all activities.
- Support University sustainability initiatives.
Provisions of Significant Support
Skill-specific Duties
- Write reports (including budget analyses).
- Develop internal proposals and workflow communications.
- Foster inter-disciplinary collaboration.
Any additional grade-appropriate duties may apply.*
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
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Proven project management experience in research, industry, or life sciences.
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In-depth understanding of:
- UK health innovation funding structures
- SME-specific support frameworks
- Regulatory landscapes.
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Communication & Analysis: Strong abilities to rapidly assess large volumes of data and distill insights into impactful reports/pitches for funding proposals.
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Stakeholder Engagement skills: Deploy ** diplomatic, collaborative communication** across academia-industry lines.
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Seniority: High level of independent judgement, responsibility, and professionalism.
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Education & Experience
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Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in relevant field:
- Health, life sciences, business analytics, or project management.
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Literacy & Numeracy: Demonstrated capacity to analyse/reflect complex data and arrange writing/synthesis for diverse audiences.
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Technical Proficiency:
- Skilled in MS Office and website editing tools.
- Proactiveness to learn emerging software/IT systems.
Soft Skills & Inclusion
- Interpersonal strength: Built through empathy → fluency in both academic & commercial communication.
- Organisation & Prioritisation: Balancing multi-tasking with timely deadlines.
- Knowledge Base: Proactive awareness of Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics, applying principles in professional practices.
Dimensions of the Role
1️⃣ Planning & Organisational Responsibility
- Lead or contribute to the planning, development and oversight of RSS services.
- Manage a team of staff, shaping strategies, recruitment, and retention.
2️⃣ Problem-Solving & Leadership
- Recommend solutions in budgets, staff/stakeholder relations, and process improvements.
- Handle complex situations involving sensitivity, stakeholders and workflow challenges.
3️⃣ Strategic Influence & Networking
- Supports the university in decision-making and influencing whilst foregoing cross-disciplinary alignment.
- Maintain empathy for academic targets and drive impactful external partnerships.
Pre-Employment Commitment
Safeguarding Becomes a Priority! The university enforces safe recruitment protocols, therefore enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for eligible appointments.
Contact & Further Information
Inquires or further details can be directed to: 📧 Lindsey Cooke – l.humphreys@bham.ac.uk
- Ethical code of reference: Visit University staff values.
- ATHENA SWAN | Race Equality Charter | Disability Confident programs by Birmingham are open to all.
- AI Note: Applications adhering closely to your non-AI enhanced communication preferred.
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