About the Citrin Foundation
The Citrin Foundation is a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation focused on pioneering innovative research and supporting patients with citrin deficiency. We fund research projects to better understand the condition and develop new therapies. We also provide support to citrin deficiency patients and their families globally. By collaborating with leading institutions, clinicians, and researchers worldwide, we drive impactful change through our research efforts, clinical programmes, patient engagement, and advocacy efforts.
Find out more about us: https://citrinfoundation.org
Role Summary
We are seeking a scientifically curious and highly motivated Research Officer to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a recent PhD graduate to pivot away from bench-based science into a dynamic role in research strategy and management in the rare disease field. In this role you will gain hands-on experience accelerating treatment developments and ensuring their access for patients. You will leverage your scientific training within a small multi-disciplinary team to evaluate research landscapes, explore new medical technologies, synthesise complex literature, work with other stakeholders and help to manage our global research grant portfolio, with a goal to have real world impact. You will also serve as a vital liaison between the Foundation and our international network of clinical, academic and commercial collaborators. Come join us and make a tangible difference in the rare disease field.
Key Responsibilities
1. Scientific Analyses and Insights
- Conduct deep research to map emerging therapeutic modalities, target mechanisms, and research gaps in citrin deficiency.
- Distil highly technical data into strategic briefs for stakeholders and decision makers.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to produce clear accurate scientific communications for internal and external audiences.
2. Scientific Grant Portfolio Management
- Contribute to management of Foundation-funded research projects, including peer review, project management, budgets, and milestones delivery, in alignment with our research strategy.
- Work closely with academic investigators, clinical collaborators and industry partners to maintain research oversight.
3. Strategic and Operational Support
- Support the team in overcoming logistical or regulatory bottlenecks in translational research projects.
- Execute across a wide spectrum of foundation activities, including supporting the scientific supervisory board, patient engagement, international seminars and conferences.
About You
Essential Skills and Experience
- PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Medicine or a related field.
- The ability to assimilate and critically evaluate complex scientific literature outside of your immediate area of expertise.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, engaging with and adapting content appropriately for both leading experts and lay stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities with high level of attention to detail.
- An adaptable, entrepreneurial and “can-do” mindset, with the ability to take initiative, work proactively, and operate collaboratively and independently in a lean multi-disciplinary team.
- Patient-centred, empathetic, and discreet, with a deep commitment to the mission of improving outcomes in the rare disease space.
Desirable
- Experience with the mechanics or administration of research funding.
- Experience inherited metabolic disorders or rare disease translation.
- Established track record of peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations.
- Experience working within a multi-stakeholder research charity.
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