Search and Evaluation Executive in Stratford-upon-Avon

.**C-Further Search and Evaluation Executive**£62,000 - £68,000 plus**Reports to:** C-Further Programme Lead**Directorate:** Research & Innovation**Contract:** Permanent**Hours:** Full time 35 hours per week, we are open to flexible working patterns such as compressed hour**Location:** Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)please note that this role includes international travel c6 times a year with trips between 5-6 days occasionally more.**Closing date:** 31st October 2025 23:55 – this role will stay open until the 2nd of November internally in line with organisational policy.This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.**Visa sponsorship:** You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is **not** able to offer visa sponsorship.**Recruitment process:** 2 stage competency-based interviews**At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.**We’re looking for a **Search and Evaluation Executive** to support the —an ambitious programme focused on accelerating breakthrough therapies for children with cancer.**About the team**This role sits within the Cancer Research Horizons team. Cancer Research Horizons is the innovation engine of Cancer Research UK, translating cutting-edge innovations into effective treatments and diagnostics for cancer patients. With exclusive rights to CRUK’s annual investment ofover £300 million in world-class cancer research, we’re a powerful partner in the fight to conquer cancer. We’re currently the second largest oncology out-licensor globally, and to date we’ve played an instrumental role in forming over 60 startup companies, and bringing 11 new cancer drugs to market, with 6 million doses administered to cancer patients all over the world.The discovery and development of new therapeutics specifically for childhood cancers simply hasn\'t been commercially viable – at least, by following the same pathways to market as adult cancer treatment. Rising to the challenge of childhood cancer requires a fundamental change in the way children and young people’s cancer drugs are discovered, developed and brought to market. C-Further is an international consortium, bringing together researchers, clinicians, investors and other partners with a shared commitment to address the issues that cause development of potential new therapeutics for cancers affecting children and young people to stall or never begin.The C-Further Search and Evaluation Executive plays a pivotal role in accelerating the development of new therapies for childhood cancers. This outward-facing position is responsible for identifying and conducting early assessments of innovative therapeutic opportunities. The role involves extensive collaboration with academic institutions, clinicians, industry partners, and charitable organisations to build a robust pipeline of drug discovery projects.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of early drug discovery and the evaluation process. You could be a Search and Evaluation Executive currently, or a Translational or Drug Discovery scout. In return you will be positioned at the centre of a dynamic international childhood cancer research network, with the opportunity to contribute to shaping future treatment strategies for cancers with significant unmet needs.## * Represent C-Further at national and international events to promote visibility of the initiative and build a network of connections with leading players in childhood cancer research* Lead C-Further’s engagement with the childhood cancer research community and beyond, ensuring we are at the cutting edge of drug discovery activity in this space* Act as a trusted point of contact for external innovators, guiding them through the translation and partnership process.* Proactively identify, evaluate, and source high-potential therapeutic opportunities in childhood cancer from academia, clinical networks, charities, and industry.* Lead the Project Sourcing workstream strategy, in collaboration with C-Further scientific leads and therapeutic discovery teams.* Support assessment of proposals, ensuring only the strongest opportunities progress into the C-Further portfolio.* Work closely with colleagues across CRUK, LifeArc, and partner organisations to ensure effective handover and onward development of sourced projects.* Detailed knowledge of early drug discovery and the evaluation process (target selection, validation, technical feasibility etc) across multiple therapeutic modalities, preferentially developed in a drug discovery environment.* A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, representing the initiative at high-profile meetings and conferences, and engaging senior research stakeholders across academia, industry and charities.* Exceptional networking and relationship-building skills – with previous experience of developing collaborations with academics and/or industry. (academic institutions, biotech and pharmaceutical companies)* Ability to develop and implement search and evaluation strategies that identify high-potential research opportunities and align with translational and commercialisation pathways.* Strong understanding of the end-to-end therapeutic discovery and development process, including commercialisation routes and market considerations.* Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire in a matrix environment, providing direction to workstream contributors and collaborating effectively with colleagues across multiple organisations.* Able to think creatively, foster an entrepreneurial approach, and champion innovative ideas.* Ability to monitor and interpret strategic trends in paediatric oncology and related fields, identifying emerging opportunities or risks relevant to the search and evaluation strategy.Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.**Bold:**Act with ambition, courage and determination **Credible:**Act with rigour and professionalism **Human**: Act to have a positive impact on people **Together:**Act inclusively and collaborativelyWe’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.## We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.You can explore our benefits by visiting our .## We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: , , , and .Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications #J-18808-Ljbffr