Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Duties and Responsibilities:
• Program Management & Business Development
• Lead the critical assessment of research frameworks and develop innovative policies to enhance the relevance of the research program.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities, oversee proposal development, and collaborate with the Chief Innovation Officer to secure funding.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team of project managers, researchers, and clinical staff, ensuring successful project execution and high-quality research outputs.
• Foster collaboration with local and international researchers and institutions, and lead outreach efforts to generate new partnerships and business opportunities.
• Research Design & Implementation
• Lead the design and implementation of complex research projects, ensuring methodological rigor and alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee data collection processes, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and established protocols.
• Conduct advanced data analysis, prepare comprehensive reports, and present findings to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic Planning & Business Growth
• Contribute to the strategic planning and expansion of the research and business development agenda, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead the development and deployment of strategies to address emerging business needs and client demands.
• Represent the organization at academic and professional forums to enhance the research profile and identify new business development opportunities.
• Collaboration & Engagement
• Build and maintain networks with research institutions across Nigeria and internationally.
• Actively collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless communication and project alignment.
• Promote the visibility of research efforts through targeted communications, including social media posts and professional outreach.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Monitor research projects to ensure they meet deliverables, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols, ethical standards, and organizational policies.
• Establish stringent quality metrics for research services and deliverables, fostering continuous improvement.
• Mentorship & Team Development
• Provide technical assistance and mentorship to junior researchers, fostering skill development and capacity building.
• Support the Research & Learning team with training, development, and the implementation of standardized protocols.