Medical Science Liaison jobs in Scotland

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

The West of Scotland Innovation team, with core funding from the Scottish Government, is based in a hub on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital site but has a regional remit. Line management of key staff members is primarily by the Departments of Research, Development & Clinical Innovation and eHealth.

The focus of the Innovation team is to project manage and deliver on a wide range of innovation projects using West of Scotland Health Boards as test beds, including key exemplar national projects. This national post will be embedded within the West of Scotland regional hub

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This is a full-time post (36) working these hours Monday-Friday, flexible working required at times to meet project requirements.
• This post will be based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• This is a fixed-term post for 2 years

Key responsibilities:

This postholder will work with the NHSGGC Innovation team to plan, manage and deliver agreed open collaboration projects across the West of Scotland and with our partner Innovation Hubs in NoS and EoS. The PM role will include scoping and delivery pf a diverse range of data-driven and medical device projects within timescales and budget, ensuring collaborative working across a broad range of stakeholders to support the delivery of the open collaboration objectives.

To be responsible for facilitating the development and commercialisation of innovations emerging from the open collaboration process, through effective project management, commercial due diligence, contract negotiation and identification of translational funding opportunities. To form part of the West of Scotland Innovation team and provide cross-cover as required to support key national innovation projects conducted in the West region

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Degree in a business-related subject or equivalent and a Postgraduate diploma/qualification in project management e.g. PRINCE 2 accreditation or equivalent experience.
  
• Experience and knowledge of health service delivery.
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders in service redesign/improvement.
• Experience of working at a strategic /managerial level within the NHS.
• Management skills
• Knowledge of current evidence and policy related to the post.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:Ruairidh Davison at Ruairidh.Davison@nhs.scot

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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