location: Office for Translational Research, Boundary Brook House, Old Campus Road, Oxford OX3 7BG

Applications will be considered for internal candidates interested in the secondment opportunity.

The Department of Medical Sciences’ Translational Research Office (TRO) provides oversight and provides departmental support for translational research projects. The TRO’s mission is to identify new transitional projects that address unmet medical needs, to advance the development of project plans and to secure additional follow-on funding. The TRO is recruiting for a Translational Research Director to encourage and maintain a range of biomedical translation opportunities.

Candidates will be confident self-starters with a broad understanding of research, translation and innovation processes in the biomedical and healthcare sectors. With experience in research project management, the postholder will work under the leadership of the Head of the Office of Translational Research to identify and advise on appropriate funding sources, support bid development and provide project management for these projects that achieve milestones. They will support the delivery of existing translational research programs such as the Oxford Medical and Life Sciences Translation Fund, as well as the launch of new programmes.

In this varied and interesting role, you will engage with a wide range of stakeholders including the Oxford research community, Oxford University Innovations, public funding bodies, industry partners, the Biomedical Research Center and other relevant groups.

As an employer, we truly care about the well-being of employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• 38 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to support your health
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) to help support employee well-being
• A comprehensive range of childcare services to support working parents
• Generous family leave plan; Maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave plans for growing families
• An excellent pension scheme to help secure your financial future
• Subsidized membership at the University Sports Center to enhance well-being
• Affordable and sustainable mobility options, including Cycle Loan Scheme, travel loans and discounted season tickets

The university also runs a large number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

We support hybrid working although an element of on-site presence is a requirement of the role.

This position is full time (although part time will be considered with a minimum of 0.8 FTE) and is for a fixed term of up to 12 months (covering maternity leave) ending on 31 January 2027.

You will be asked to upload a cover letter/supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria, your CV and details of two reviewers as part of your online application (via ‘He advances“Button above). You are not required to upload any training certificates.

For informal inquiries about this publication, please contact the Head of the Translation Research Office, Deepak Kumar (deepak.kumar@medsci.ox.ac.uk)

The deadline for applications is Monday, October 27, 2025 at midday

Personal interviews are expected Starting this week November 10, 2025 At Boundary Brook House, the ancient right of way