Head of Communications for Research Delivery and Industry - Health and Care Research Wales

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as Head of Research Delivery and Industry Communications at Health and Care Research Wales. 

This senior leadership role will be part of the wider Communications, Engagement and Involvement service and drive the development and delivery of a strategic marketing plan to showcase Wales’s research excellence and build closer relationships with global commercial partners. The post holder will also lead on communications for research delivery in Wales. 

The post holder will require excellent communication skills, have a positive and flexible approach to the needs of the service, be motivated, ready for the next challenge and enjoy working as part of a very busy team. 

Main duties of the job

• Develop a proactive and creative marketing strategy to showcase Wales as a leading nation in health and care research delivery
• Work with project partners to build a coherent and high-quality narrative about the Welsh offer for delivering commercial clinical research in Wales
• Maximise opportunities for increased visibility at national and international industry events to market Wales as a nation to undertake research, producing marketing material and written briefs for attendees
• Lead on all Health and Care Research Wales communications to support national research studies.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the NHS, government and industry to showcase research strengths and identify brand ambassadors for research in Wales
• Develop and lead on media opportunities, briefing senior spokespeople and agreeing messaging with media outlets