Research Scientist, Radiobiology in London

Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing a novel class of medicines, referred to as Bicycle® molecules, for diseases that are underserved by existing therapeutics. Bicycle molecules are fully synthetic short peptides constrained with small molecule scaffolds to form two loops that stabilize their structural geometry. This constraint facilitates target binding with high affinity and selectivity, making Bicycle molecules attractive candidates for drug development.

Your mission is to apply your skills in radiobiology to support the preclinical development of our innovative Bicycle® Radio-Conjugates (BRCs™). You will conduct key in vitro and in vivo experiments, generating the high-quality data needed to understand the efficacy and mechanism of action of our next-generation cancer therapies.

Working location: This is a hybrid position with the majority of attendance being at our office in London (up to 4 days per week), in the vicinity of Kings Cross, with an ongoing requirement to visit the Cambridge Office up to 2 days per month.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct in vitro and in vivo studies to evaluate the efficacy, mechanism of action, and radiobiological effects of our BRCs, following established study designs.
• Perform a range of assays to probe DNA damage response, cell cycle effects, and mechanisms of cell death.
• Characterize the effects of targeted radionuclide therapy on both tumour cells and the tumour microenvironment.
• Support radiobiology research conducted through CROs and academic collaborations by assisting with material transfer and data organization.

Data Analysis & Communication

• Diligently document all experimental work and clearly communicate results to your manager and project team.
• Contribute to the identification of potential pharmacodynamic biomarkers through careful experimental work.
• Contribute to scientific publications and conference presentations through your data generation and analysis.

WHO ARE YOU: SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Core Expertise: You apply solid scientific knowledge to plan and conduct radiobiology experiments with growing independence.
• Data / Insight: You interpret experimental results, identifying trends and drawing clear conclusions from your data.
• Knowledge Sharing: You share your expertise and observations with peers to build the team's collective capability.
• Task / Project Delivery: You deliver work of moderate complexity independently, taking ownership of your assigned experiments and ensuring reliable results.
• Problem-Solving: You adapt established methods to address new scientific challenges and troubleshoot issues in your experiments.
• Strategic Impact: You contribute key insights and reliable data that support team decision-making on a project level.
• Autonomy: You work independently on defined projects with limited oversight on routine work.
• Decision-Making: You select appropriate methods to achieve experimental objectives and deliver high-quality data.
• Leadership / Mentorship: You provide guidance to less experienced colleagues, sharing your knowledge of specific assays and techniques.

Values & Behaviours

• Collaboration: You work constructively within and across teams to ensure your work is aligned with project goals.
• Inclusive Leadership: You encourage input from colleagues with different perspectives to enhance the quality of your work.
• Mentorship / Support: You actively share knowledge and offer support to your peers.
• Innovation: You suggest new approaches to experiments or improvements to existing assays.
• Risk-Taking: You learn from experimenting with novel methods and are willing to try new techniques.
• Change Leadership: You support the team's transition to new processes or technologies.
• Accountability: You take ownership for the quality and reliability of your experimental results.
• Resilience: You remain focused and determined when experiments do not go as planned.
• Inspiration: You demonstrate commitment by linking your daily work to our mission of helping patients.

Qualifications

• A strong educational background in radiobiology, cancer biology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with a range of in vitro radiobiology techniques (e.g., clonogenic survival, DNA damage assays, cell cycle analysis).
• A solid understanding of the biological effects of ionizing radiation.
• Experience with targeted radiotherapeutics or preclinical imaging would be an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with a range of in vivo techniques, such as nuclear imaging and biodistribution studies, is highly desirable.
• A collaborative mindset with strong organizational and communication skills.

Additional Information

• State-of-the-art campus environment with on campus restaurant and Montessori nursery.
• Flexible working environment.
• Competitive reward including annual company bonus.
• Employee recognition schemes.
• 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays + option to buy up to 5 additional days annually.
• Employer contribution to pension (employee does not have to contribute).
• Life assurance cover 4x basic salary.
• Private Medical Insurance, including optical and dental cover.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Group income protection.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Access to company subsidized gym membership.
• Eligibility for an option grant to subscribe to shares in Bicycle Therapeutics plc.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Bicycle Therapeutics is committed to building a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We recognize that diverse and inclusive teams build a stronger and more innovative company. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, marital status, or veteran status.