NIHR Research Delivery Network National Specialty Lead Rare Cancers (Secondment)
- University of Leeds
- United Kingdom, ENG
- Jun 5, 2026
Job Description:
We are seeking to appoint an individual to this post through a secondment from their current employing organisation. Applicants should seek agreement from their employing organisation prior to submitting an application
Do you want to work for an outstanding organisation at the forefront of Health and Care research delivery?
We are seeking to appoint a National Specialty Lead to support the implementation of the Rare Cancers Bill, as part of the National Cancer Plan. Rare Cancers in this context is defined as a cancer that affects not more than 1 in 2,000 people in the United Kingdom.
This role will report to the RDN Strategic Development Director and work alongside the Cancer National Specialty Leads. As part of the RDN National Specialty and Setting Leadership team, these high-profile national roles will provide senior leadership and strategic direction for matters of research delivery across the relevant specialty.
National Specialty Leads are high-calibre ambassadors for the NIHR RDN. In collaboration with teams across RDN, the Leads proactively develop effective relationships with decision-makers in the public sector, charity and life science organisations (non-commercial, pharma, medtech, diagnostics and biotech) and other related external stakeholders to further the aims of the NIHR RDN. With knowledge and experience of the full scope of the NIHR and the wider health and care delivery infrastructure in England, they collectively promote the NHS and wider care sectors as organisations that excel in the consistent delivery of high-quality health and care research. Working with patients, public, health and care professionals (including research and development communities within the NHS and wider care system) and academics, and life sciences partners the National Specialty Lead will ensure a focus on the continuing improvement of research delivery in the health and care environment, leading, supporting and influencing change in line with the NIHR RDN’s remit.
This national role requires substantial national travel and some international travel.
The role is available on a 0.1 FTE basis until 31 March 2029.
To explore the post further or for any queries please contact:
Nick Lemoine, National Strategic Development Director
Closing Date: 18 Jun 2026
Section: Professional & Managerial
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Job Description:
We are seeking to appoint an individual to this post through a secondment from their current employing organisation. Applicants should seek agreement from their employing organisation prior to submitting an application
Do you want to work for an outstanding organisation at the forefront of Health and Care research delivery?
We are seeking to appoint a National Specialty Lead to support the implementation of the Rare Cancers Bill, as part of the National Cancer Plan. Rare Cancers in this context is defined as a cancer that affects not more than 1 in 2,000 people in the United Kingdom.
This role will report to the RDN Strategic Development Director and work alongside the Cancer National Specialty Leads. As part of the RDN National Specialty and Setting Leadership team, these high-profile national roles will provide senior leadership and strategic direction for matters of research delivery across the relevant specialty.
National Specialty Leads are high-calibre ambassadors for the NIHR RDN. In collaboration with teams across RDN, the Leads proactively develop effective relationships with decision-makers in the public sector, charity and life science organisations (non-commercial, pharma, medtech, diagnostics and biotech) and other related external stakeholders to further the aims of the NIHR RDN. With knowledge and experience of the full scope of the NIHR and the wider health and care delivery infrastructure in England, they collectively promote the NHS and wider care sectors as organisations that excel in the consistent delivery of high-quality health and care research. Working with patients, public, health and care professionals (including research and development communities within the NHS and wider care system) and academics, and life sciences partners the National Specialty Lead will ensure a focus on the continuing improvement of research delivery in the health and care environment, leading, supporting and influencing change in line with the NIHR RDN’s remit.
This national role requires substantial national travel and some international travel.
The role is available on a 0.1 FTE basis until 31 March 2029.
To explore the post further or for any queries please contact:
Nick Lemoine, National Strategic Development Director
Closing Date: 18 Jun 2026
Section: Professional & Managerial
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