Industry Engagement Manager. 65,000-75,000 (includes a 12% plussage in lieu of publicsector. KSS AHSN permanent contract

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1 Job Description Job title: Salary: Contract type Base: Reports to: Industry Engagement Manager 65,000-75,000 (includes a 12% plussage in lieu of publicsector pension) KSS AHSN permanent contract Wentworth House, Crawley Head of Innovation Job Purpose The successful development and exploitation of technology is essential to improve population health, patient outcomes and health system efficiency. In short, technology is at the heart of modern healthcare. It is from the UK s strength in the life-sciences sector, innovation and the NHS that many important healthcare technologies have emerged. There is an on-going challenge for health and social care teams to know what credible and affordable technologies are available. Similarly, there s a challenge for product developers to know what the priorities are, what is affordable and what evidence is required. NHS England and the Office for Life Sciences (OLS) have collectively commissioned the UK s Academic Health Science Networks, of which there are 15 throughout the country, to provide a range of services that will ensure companies have an informed approach to the healthcare market. That informed approach is not just to be directed at the NHS, but as part of a wider remit for supporting the adoption and spread of innovation. These services will enable companies to develop a more realistic market access strategy and ultimately accelerate the adoption of their technology. As a result, this will help companies save significant effort and time. Services will include supporting and clarifying local needs, assisting companies to create more insightful and credible value proposition and associated budget impact models, as well as advice and support in brokering real world validation. Supporting companies in this way, this helps NHS commissioners, providers and social care by filtering out offerings that are not yet ready and helping to find products and services more likely to meet their local needs. In response, Kent Surrey Sussex AHSN has set out to provide four key functions: 1. Identifying need and communicating priorities We help innovators understand what and where are the healthcare demands, and the evidence requirements 2. Signposting We act as a first port of call for information, by: a. directing innovators to additional support or market access b. directing patients towards information about trials and pilots in the region, or new products KSS AHSN Industry Engagement Manager_final.docx 1

2 c. offering practical support to commissioners/providers on uptake, collaboration opportunities, dissemination of best practice. 3. Validation in a real-world setting We broker regional partnerships with commissioners and providers to offer real world testing opportunities 4. Spread and adoption of innovation across the system We support the scaling up of innovations which are promising on a local level, sharing them across the national AHSN Network and, where appropriate, support the export to other markets. The KSS AHSN Industry Engagement Manager will lead on the initial day-to-day contact with health technology companies, their networks and other associated groups. The post holder will also work closely with other colleagues delivering Industry Engagement functions, both internally and across the entire AHSN network. Joining the team at this stage provides a tremendous opportunity to help shape the strategy and programmes of work going forward. Key responsibilities Implementation of the KSS AHSN commercial and innovation strategy Implement processes to enable better engagement between health technology companies (emerging and established) and a wide range of local and national health and care organisations, agencies, charities, patient groups and their programmes. Implement local processes and programmes to enable health technology companies to navigate the innovation pathway or exit with greater understanding of the needs of successful businesses and health and care markets. Assist health technology companies to understand: Local and national health and care needs and how varied they are Where to find and how to access innovation resources Health and care organisational structures, funding mechanisms and decision-making processes Requirements for evidence and evaluation How to engage effectively with health and care staff Collate health and care market insights (priorities, trends, contacts, etc.) Broker real world validation for promising companies and their innovations with local organisations Share learning across sustainability and transformation partnerships (STPs) about new and promising ideas that are identified locally or through other sources such as the AHSN Network, HealthTech Connect, NHS England programmes such as the Innovation Technology Programme. Identify funding opportunities to support sustainability and growth of KSS AHSN Support contract development for bespoke programmes and projects provided by KSS AHSN and or member organisations. Support the creation of and maintenance of relationships between key industry contacts and KSS AHSN. Establish effective working relationships with peers across AHSNs nationally to share learning, optimise opportunities for partnership working and avoid duplication Establish effective working relationships with the immediate programme team and leaders of key stakeholder groups to drive strategy formulation and planning. Assure programme governance and quality through provision of project documentation, including project plans, risks and issues log, highlight reports and exception reports. Play a proactive and influential role in securing support for decisions and prioritisation of work, and of support and assistance from teams within KSS AHSN. KSS AHSN Industry Engagement Manager_final.docx 2

3 General responsibilities To be an active member of the AHSN team. To promote the values of KSS AHSN. To share knowledge and work collegiately to mutual benefit with national and local voluntary sector organisations particularly relevant to the work theme. To ensure effective communications within and between teams, be involved in and participate in meetings, team briefings, development days, corporate events etc. To engage in regular performance reviews against agreed objectives. To be responsible for actively identifying own development needs and committing to a personal development plan based on continuous learning. Values and behaviours KSS AHSN has developed a clear vision for the direction of the company. A set of values and behaviours have also been developed and agreed to underpin this vision and these are listed below. Applicants and employees will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these values and behaviours, which will be assessed through the recruitment, selection and appraisal processes. KSS AHSN Industry Engagement Manager_final.docx 3

4 Person Specification: Industry Engagement Manager Essential Desirable Tested via Qualifications/ education Project or programme management qualification, or equivalent experience Evidence of continuous professional development; record of CPD shows strong self development ethos and learning from a broad range of interests. An MBA, supplemented by specialist training, management qualification or equivalent experience. Application form () Knowledge and experience Senior managerial experience including operational and financial responsibilities. Proven record of establishing constructive partnerships. Proven experience in handling change effectively Understanding of the design and delivery service change Understanding of national health and social care strategy and policy including Academic Health Science Networks and other clinical research initiatives Understanding of the role and remit of the NHS; and awareness of relevant NHS policy and planning documents; and the importance of clinical and research governance in clinical service delivery. Knowledge and experience of Health and Life Sciences sector. Experience of the essential criteria in a health or life science (health technology) or health research setting. Experience of working with Executive teams. and Interview Assessment (I/A) Skills and abilities Ability to analyse commercial viability of health technologies and business aspiration Ability to analyse and manage complex and challenging issues with external partners Ability to work across traditional boundaries Ability to identify, define, promote, communicate and achieve clear organisational values and goals, effective management processes and rational and timely decision making Ability to collaborate and influence a wide range of individuals and groups in professionally based organisations Ability to deliver across traditional boundaries. Ability to communicate effectively with different audiences. Possesses sound analytic skills for quantitative and qualitative data. and I/A KSS AHSN Industry Engagement Manager_final.docx 4

5 Essential Desirable Tested via Personal style and behaviour Understanding of own strengths and limitations and impact on others. The confidence, determination, perseverance, resilience and energy to overcome obstacles to achieve the best outcomes. Collegiate knowledge sharer. Highly results orientated; with a strong drive to deliver and have an impact. A strong sense of personal and team accountability; delivers on commitments. Is positive, proactive and has a can do attitude. Has a flexible and adaptable approach to work. Values diversity and looks for opportunities to improve equality. Influential leader with flair and energy. All I/A Other requirements Reliable work record. Demonstrates flexibility within working patterns and prepared to work flexible hours when required. Able to work flexibly across a wide geographical area as necessary. I/A KSS AHSN Industry Engagement Manager_final.docx 5