East GMSA Innovation Director

The overarching purpose of the job is to provide senior leadership of the coordination of genomic research and innovation projects across a complex footprint, involving a range of NHS providers, academic and industry partners and other stakeholders.
The Genomics Innovation Director, will have a recognised national/international profile in leading and coordinating research and innovation projects and in contributing to national and international initiatives in genomic science/medicine. They will bring together key opinion leaders locally and nationally to deliver successful outcomes for the GMS. The post holder will work with the Genomics Innovation Directors across each NHS GMS Alliance, as well as NHS England and key stakeholders, to align research and innovation activity and to develop a national plan of action. C oordinating and driving the NHS Genomic Networks of Excellence as well as supporting the development of the NHS GMS Research Collaborative, they will drive forward research and innovation across the East NHS GMS Alliance region.
The Innovation Director will be a key member of the core GMSA management team. They will work closely with the Clinical Director, Strategy Director, senior clinical team members, other regional GMSA Innovation Directors, and staff throughout the East Midlands and East of England geography to ensure the effective management of the genomic research programme.

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

NHSE/I Genomics Unit, NIHR Biomedical Research Centres, NIHR Clinical Research Facilities, NIHR Clinical Research Networks (CRNs), NHS Trust Provider Research and Development departments, Higher Education Institutions, Health Innovation East (HIE) and East Midlands (HIEM) and the Life Sciences Industry, Cancer Alliances.
The East GMSA is an Alliance Partnership between Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. While recruitment for this role is being coordinated by CUH, the successful candidate will be employed by and located at the nearest NHS Trust Alliance Partner within the East GMSA.
Please note: Your full application details will be shared between the four Partnership Trusts, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note: - Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 22nd September 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 18th October 202