Senior research manager Work, Jobs in London (with Salaries)

Senior Scientific Engagement & Program Manager
Novartis —London
- £53,532.50 - £99,417.50 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Master's degree
Senior Research Manager
National Westminster Bank PLC —London
- £80,600 - £120,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Leadership
- Annual leave
22h
CRM - Senior CRM & Loyalty Manager
Schuh —London
- Full-time
- Salesforce
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior Project Manager - Research & Evaluation (Public Affairs)
Ipsos —London
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
4d
Senior Recruiting Manager
Samsara —London
- £104,400 - £130,500 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Leadership
3d
Governance Manager
University College London —London
- £54,931 - £64,644 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Senior Standards and Governance Manager, DeepMind
DeepMind —London
- £228,000 - £248,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- AI
- Annual leave
Senior Manager, Global Promo & Market Research
Haleon —London
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Project management
Senior Change Manager - Technology
RELX —London
- Full-time
- AI
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Senior Project Executive / Senior Project Manager - Brand Health Tracking
Ipsos —London
- From £500,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- AI
- Annual leave
Senior Admissions Officer (Applicant Enquiries)
University College London —London
- £43,981 - £52,586 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
12d
Senior Manager, Research
London Stock Exchange Group —London
- Full-time
- SQL
- Software development
- AI
Senior Insights Manager (Media and Research) (6 Month FTC)
Edelman —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Senior Philanthropy Manager
Birkbeck University of London —London
- £51,713 - £60,858 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Annual leave
11d
Senior Transformation Manager
DrDoctor —London
- £58,000 - £68,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
3d
Senior Manager, Principal Communications & Strategic Engagements
Malala Fund —London
- £81,100 - £88,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Travel
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Recruitment Manager
University College London —London
- £68,284 - £76,244 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Senior Digital Communications Manager
Department for Transport —London
- £44,241 - £48,581 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Head of Learning
Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation —London
- £72,000 - £76,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Senior Product Manager
Samsara —London
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Product management

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Senior Scientific Engagement & Program Manager

Novartis -
London

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Job details

Full-time
£53,532.50 - £99,417.50 a year

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
English
Master's degree
Project management
Bachelor's degree
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Summary

#LI-Hybrid

Location: London, UK

This role is based in London, UK. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

The Senior Scientific Engagement & Program Manager, part of the International Medical Affairs, Center of Excellence (IMACE) Scientific Operations team. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing high quality medical and scientific engagement activities across assigned programs, brands, and therapeutic areas (Oncology, Cardiovascular Disease, Renal, Neuroscience, and Immunology).

Working closely with International Medical Affairs (IMA) (TAs, IMACE) and cross functional partners, the role translates engagement strategy into clear operational plans and ensures seamless delivery of advisory boards, congress activities, standalone meetings, and medical education programs. This position plays a key role in enhancing ways of working, improving processes and tools, and fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement in how scientific engagements are executed.

The position is reporting to the Scientific Engagement Lead.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

Scientific Engagement Planning & Execution

Coordinate and execute medical and scientific engagement activities including advisory boards, congress activities (e.g., symposia), external expert engagements (EEEs), standalone meetings, and medical education programs, ensuring high‑quality delivery aligned with engagement objectives.
Translate engagement strategies into detailed operational plans, timelines, and deliverables across assigned programs, projects, brands, and therapeutic areas.
Lead day‑to‑day project planning by managing milestones, logistics, materials, and overall readiness for scientific events.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with IMA (TAs, IMACE) and cross‑functional stakeholders to clarify objectives, align expectations, and drive coordinated execution.
Maintain strong communication channels with internal teams and external partners to share updates, flag risks, resolve issues, and ensure smooth handoffs.

Operational Excellence & Standardization

Apply and reinforce standardized ways of working - including processes, templates, tools, documentation practices, and governance frameworks - across scientific engagements.
Ensure compliant, audit‑ready execution of activities by following SOPs, guidance documents, and established approval pathways.

Vendor & Logistics Coordination

Manage relationships with external vendors, agencies, and logistics partners, overseeing deliverables, timelines, budgets, and the overall quality of execution.

Risk, Issue & Quality Management

Identify risks, issues, or delays affecting timelines or quality, escalating or resolving them in collaboration with project teams to maintain momentum and compliance.

Tracking, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Track program progress, outputs, and performance metrics, supporting reporting needs and contributing to continuous improvement of tools, templates, processes, and operational efficiency.

Essential Requirements:

Education: BSc or equivalent. MSc, PhD, PharmD, or MD are desirable.
5+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences, with a strong focus on scientific engagement delivery and program/project management. Experience coordinating medical or scientific engagement activities, such as advisory boards, medical congresses (including symposia), standalone medical meetings, external expert engagements (EEEs) or medical education programs.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects, with strong organizational skills and the ability to deliver against timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Background in operational planning and execution, including managing logistics, vendors, materials, and event related deliverables.
Experience working in a matrixed, cross functional setting, collaborating with teams such as IMA, Scientific Operations, Medical Affairs, or similar scientific/medical functions.
Familiarity with compliance, SOPs, and approval processes within medical or scientific environments, ensuring activities are delivered to quality and audit ready standards.
Experience maintaining documentation, tracking progress, and supporting project reporting, ideally using standard project management tools or systems. Exposure to process improvement activities, including contributing ideas to streamline workflows, enhance documentation, or improve engagement execution.
Fluent oral and written English; additional languages desirable.

Desirable Requirements:

Experience working in one or more of the following therapeutic areas Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal, Neuroscience, or Immunology is an advantage.

Benefits & Rewards:

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 53,532.50 - 99,417.50 GBP

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)

Primary location salary range

£53,532.50 - £99,417.50

Division

International

Business Unit

Marketing

Location

United Kingdom

Site

London (The Westworks)

Company / Legal Entity

GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

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