BHF Data Science Centre – Associate Director: Kidney Data Science Catalyst
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BHF Data Science Centre – Associate Director: Kidney Data Science Catalyst
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an Associate Director for the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Kidney Data Science Catalyst. This part-time secondment role (approx. 1 day/week for 3 years) involves leading strategic planning and stakeholder engagement to advance large-scale health data research in kidney disease, working with the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
- Deadline: 29 February 2024 – 5:00PM
- Salary: This post would be suitable as a secondment
- Type of contract: Approx. 1 day/week for 3 years
- Location: Primary base could be anywhere in the UK, but must be willing and able to travel to London and elsewhere
Purpose of the post
We are looking for a leader who is well connected across kidney and cardiovascular clinical and research communities, with a track record in large-scale multimodal data types in kidney and cardiovascular research. The Associate Director will work with stakeholders to identify research priorities, forge collaborations, and address infrastructure challenges for UK-wide health data linkage.
Main responsibilities
- Provide leadership to bring together communities and networks (patients, research, clinical societies, industry) to shape health data use for kidney research.
- Create and maintain new partnerships across data science, kidney, cardiovascular communities, NHS, industry, patients and public.
- Work with kidney, cardiovascular and health data science communities to identify exemplar driver projects.
- Provide strategic direction and champion a team science approach.
- Lead development of strategic plans, project plans and reporting for the Kidney Data Science Catalyst.
- Contribute to funding applications to enhance research-enabling activities.
- Communicate impact to diverse audiences.
Day-to-day project management and administrative support will be provided by the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team.
Eligibility: Candidates must hold a substantive post at a UK organisation, have a contract extending to 2027 or beyond, and have written support from their organisation.
Knowledge, skills and experience
Experience
- Extensive experience in kidney research and understanding of health data science, especially linkage and analysis of population-wide health data.
- Proven leadership skills to deliver change across the UK.
- Advanced understanding of routinely collected health data complexities and devolved nation differences.
- Experience linking health data with other data types (omics, wearables, imaging).
- Knowledge of innovative methodological approaches (AI and/or machine learning).
- Well connected with kidney and health data science research networks.
- Experience working with patients and public involvement networks.
- Commitment to bringing people together to improve systems.
Skills
- Personal drive and ambition to provide leadership.
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills.
- Creative and innovative thinker.
- Commitment to engaging with patients and public.
- Excellent communication, networking, organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
Application Process
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Director or Deputy Director: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Prior to application, discuss with line manager how this secondment fits.
How to apply: Send to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] with CV, covering letter (max 500 words), and organisational support letter.
Closing date: Thursday 29 Feb 2024 at 5pm. Interviews: Wed 13 March 2024 (online).
Company Information
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a UK institute for health data research, funded by major research councils and charities. For more, visit hdruk.ac.uk.