Project and Innovation Manager(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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April 6, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

About the Role

Henley Business School at the University of Reading is seeking a Project and Innovation Manager to support the delivery of a high-impact health research initiative focused on improving early diagnosis of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs).

The project—RMD-Health—is funded by major research bodies and aims to develop a machine learning–enabled clinical decision support system. This system is designed to assist healthcare professionals in identifying and referring patients more effectively within NHS pathways.

You will play a central role in ensuring the smooth coordination, governance, and delivery of this complex, multi-partner project, while also contributing to innovation and real-world implementation strategies.

Your Role in the Project

  • Working within the Informatics Research Centre, you will collaborate with academic researchers, NHS clinicians, and external stakeholders. The role blends project management, research coordination, and innovation support.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Coordination

  • Oversee day-to-day project operations and ensure progress against timelines
    Maintain detailed project plans, risk registers, and reporting frameworks
    Prepare updates for internal teams and funding bodies
    Multi-site Collaboration
    Coordinate activities across NHS partners, including Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and Oxford University Hospitals NHS

Foundation Trust

  • Build strong working relationships with clinicians, researchers, and governance teams
    Ethics & Regulatory Compliance
    Support submissions and updates for ethics approval processes (IRAS/HRA)
    Ensure compliance with NHS research governance standards
    Maintain documentation aligned with AI as a Medical Device (AIaMD) and UK regulatory frameworks

Pilot Implementation

  • Coordinate pilot studies and clinical validation within NHS pathways
    Support system integration with existing NHS IT infrastructure
    Monitor operational challenges and escalate where necessary

Innovation & Impact

  • Conduct market and stakeholder research to support adoption
    Engage with healthcare providers, policymakers, and industry partners
    Contribute to innovation programmes such as ICURe and related initiatives
    Support strategies for NHS uptake and international expansion

About You

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in project management within a research, healthcare, or innovation environment.

You will bring:

  • Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
    Strong organisational and analytical skills
    Ability to work across academic, clinical, and industry settings
    Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
    Familiarity with research governance, ethics processes, or NHS systems (desirable)

An interest in digital health, AI, or healthcare innovation would be particularly valuable.

Why Join Henley Business School?

Henley Business School is internationally recognised for its research and teaching excellence, particularly in areas that connect business, technology, and society.

By joining this project, you will:

  • Contribute to improving patient outcomes through innovation
    Work with leading researchers and NHS partners
    Gain experience in cutting-edge digital health solutions
    Be part of a collaborative and impact-driven environment

Visa & Eligibility Information

Sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route may be possible in specific circumstances, particularly for candidates already holding a visa issued before April 2024.

For further details, please refer to the following official UK government resources:

All work associated with this role must be carried out within the UK.

Further Information

For informal enquiries, please contact:

Professor Weizi (Vicky) Li
Professor Keiichi Nakata

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