Consortium Project Manager - B-Zero

Consortium Project Manager: Accelerating progress towards HBV elimination in Africa

Contract term: This is a full-time, fixed term (5 years) position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

Reports to: Consortium Lead, Prof Philippa Matthews, and the Crick Head of Programme Management Office, Claire Pitcher

Salary for this Role: From £56,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the Programme

B-ZERO is an ambitious international programme focused on tackling one of the biggest barriers to eliminating Hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Africa. Despite expanded treatment access, many patients do not achieve long-term viral suppression, and the reasons remain poorly understood.

Bringing together researchers, clinicians and partners across Africa, Europe and beyond, B-ZERO combines large-scale registry analysis, laboratory research and transmission modelling to better understand treatment failure, drug resistance and the future impact of HBV treatment strategies. The programme aims to deliver evidence that will directly inform global HBV policy and improve outcomes for millions of people living with chronic infection.

About the role

We are seeking a Consortium Programme Manager to support this major international research programme. Based at the Crick in London, you will work closely with collaborators across multiple countries, coordinating a multidisciplinary network of scientific, clinical and operational partners.

Working alongside the programme lead and study site teams, you will play a central role in ensuring effective communication, programme delivery and stakeholder coordination across the consortium. You will oversee project timelines, reporting, governance and risk management, while working closely with internal teams including Finance, Grants, HR and Legal.

This role would suit someone with experience managing complex scientific grants or programmes with international reach, ideally within academia, healthcare, research or non-profit environments.

What you’ll be doing

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the day-to-day management and coordination of the B-Zero consortium.
• Acting as a central point of contact for scientific, clinical and operational stakeholders across the programme.
• Overseeing project plans, milestones, reporting and risk management to support successful programme delivery.
• Building strong relationships with collaborators, funders and internal teams.
• Supporting governance, finance and grant management activities across the consortium.
• Coordinating meetings, workshops, reporting and communications for funders and partners.
• Working closely with teams across the Crick, including Finance, Grants, HR and Legal, to ensure effective programme management.

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About you

You will have:

Essential:

(Minimum criteria*)

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience.*
• Experience managing complex scientific or research programmes across the grant lifecycle.*
• Strong stakeholder management skills, ideally across academic, clinical or international partnerships.*
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and solve problems proactively.
• Experience monitoring budgets, timelines and programme deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences.
• A collaborative, adaptable and relationship-focused approach.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in life sciences, public health or a related field.
• Experience managing large international research consortia.
• Project management qualification (e.g. Prince2, APM, AgilePM).
• Understanding of data management or laboratory practices within a research environment.

About Working at the Crick

Our values

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: ruby.oluwafemi@crick.ac.uk.

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What will you receive?

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:

• Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK
• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
• Health & Well-being:
• 24/7 GP consultation services.
• Occupational health services and mental health support programs.
• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
• Work-Life Balance:
• Back-up care for dependents.
• Childcare support allowance.
• Annual leave purchase options.
• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
• Perks:
• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.
• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
• Career support: A Post-doc to PI programme and other career development activities

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.