Position
Vice President, Bioscience (under the leadership of Rachel Grimley). Reports to SVP Drug Discovery. Contract: Permanent. Location: Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge or CRUK Scotland Institute, Glasgow. Lab‑based with flexibility (minimum 3 days onsite per week). Additional travel to second site every 4–6 weeks.
Key Responsibilities
- Set the vision and lead a ~45‑strong Bioscience team, accelerating breakthrough therapies into clinical development.
- Shape the wider strategic direction of CRH Therapeutic Innovation as a key Leadership Team member.
- Lead projects from early target validation through to pre‑clinical candidates with clear clinical positioning.
- Champion innovation, including novel modalities and advanced technologies.
- Build and maintain impactful internal science and external partnerships to advance the portfolio.
- Manage performance, develop an inclusive high‑functioning bioscience department.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, collaborate across projects and sites.
- Promote scientific excellence via external publication, presentations, and membership of conference committees and Scientific Advisory Boards.
- Ensure equality and diversity is celebrated in all decisions.
Key Qualifications
- PhD in Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry (or equivalent) with extensive industry experience in pre‑clinical oncology drug discovery.
- Proven track record of delivering innovative pre‑clinical candidates across diverse and challenging target classes.
- Experience or strong awareness of cutting‑edge AI technologies in drug discovery.
- Recognised leader in oncology with a strong professional network, publications, and external visibility.
- Demonstrated success building, leading, and developing high‑performing, diverse teams in matrix environments.
- Extensive experience driving external academic/industry collaborations and technology innovation.
- Strong track record of delivering across complex portfolios, balancing scientific, strategic, financial, and people priorities.
- Strategic, forward‑thinking leader with sound judgement, integrity, and a commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion.
Benefits
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.
EEO Statement
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under‑represented. We do not recruit candidates under the age of 18 to protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
Visa Sponsorship
Cancer Research UK may consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy.
