Senior Manager / Associate Director - Research at Beacongate Limited

Beacongate Limited is a one-stop business solution provider company offering a wide range of HR support services to organizations in the area of advisory, recruitment, training, business coaching, outsourcing, and HR services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Manager / Associate Director - Research

Location: Ikeja GRA, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager / Associate Director to lead and oversee research activities within the department.
• This role will play a key role in shaping the research direction of the department, managing research teams, securing funding, and ensuring the successful completion of research projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic research agenda for the department, aligned with the institute's overall mission.
• Secure research funding through grants, contracts, and other funding mechanisms.
• Manage and mentor a team of researchers, including post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and research staff.
• Oversee the development and execution of research projects, ensuring adherence to deadlines, budgets, and research quality standards.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and external partners to develop and implement interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Disseminate research findings through publications, presentations, and other communication channels.
• Manage departmental budget and resources effectively.
• Stay current on emerging trends in the research field and identify new research opportunities.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the research team in areas such as research ethics, data management, and scientific integrity.
• Represent the department in meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

• MSc in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in research management.
• Demonstrated experience in securing research funding.
• Proven track record of leading and mentoring research teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in grant writing and proposal development is a plus.
• Experience in research project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is a plus.

Salary
N600,000 - N800,000 monthly.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using "Senior Manager / Associate Director - Research" as the subject of the mail.