Research Project Manager

We Are Seeking An Experienced And Motivated Research Project Manager To Lead Delivery Of The NIHR I4i (Invention For Innovation) Product Development Award Project“HOLO-AIM: Holographic surgical guidance using Artificial Intelligence and Mixed Reality for safer and more efficient surgery.”This flagship translational collaboration between The Royal Marsden Hospital, Imperial College London, and industry partner Holocare will develop and clinically validate an AI-powered, mixed-reality surgical-guidance platform integrating real-time imaging, computer vision, and workflow tools to improve surgical precision and patient safety.This is a hybrid role, with three days per week on site at our Chelsea campus and flexibility for remote working. Occasional travel to our Sutton site or partner institutions may be required.The post-holder will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the project is delivered to time, scope, and budget. They will coordinate activity across academic, clinical, and industry partners and manage risk, governance, and reporting to meet NIHR requirements.Key Responsibilities Include Coordinating delivery, progress monitoring, and risk management across all work packages. Supporting governance, contracts, and IP /data management with partner research offices and legal teams. Overseeing project finances and NIHR-compliant reporting (c. £2 million budget). Engaging stakeholders and PPIE partners to ensure patient perspectivesinform design and evaluation. Planning dissemination and stakeholder-engagement activities to maximise project impact. Contributing to preparation of future translational research proposals to major UK and international funders (e.g. NIHR, MRC, Innovate UK, UKRI, Horizon Europe, European Innovation Council).Strong project-management experience in healthcare, digital health, AI or medical-device innovation is essential.The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre and, together with its academic partner The Institute of Cancer Research, forms the only specialist cancer NIHR Biomedical Research Centre.Our mission is to accelerate innovation from bench to bedside—improving outcomes for people affected by cancer through earlier diagnosis, precision treatment, and the use of advanced data and digital technologies.We offer a stimulating and supportive working environment, clear career pathways, and flexible working opportunities.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Tornatore Job title: Senior Translational Research Grants Manager Email address: laura.tornatore@rmh.nhs.uk