Faculty Dean

Director of Centre for Target Validation (CTV) External Advertising End Date Advertising End Date: ~ Hours per week : 35 hours per week (Full Time) Support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application. If you are considering relocating to the UK, further information can be foundhere . The ICR is seeking an established research leader in cancer biology with a track record in target validation for drug discovery to be the Director of the Centre for Target Validation (CTV). The appointee will provide scientific and strategic leadership of the CTV, ensuring a pipeline of robust, clinically relevant targets for drug discovery programmes within the ICR’s Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery (CCDD). They will collaborate with scientists across the ICR to identify target validation projects with therapeutic potential that are suitable to benefit from the Centre’s dedicated resource and scientific expertise. They will lead, direct, and participate in multidisciplinary projects to define/refine therapeutic hypotheses, examine mechanisms of target modulation, and explore biomarkers and patient selection criteria. We envisage that applicants will have either significant commercial experience or have a strong academic track record in cancer biology for target validation; As part of your online application you will be required to upload your full CV which will pre-populate your application form. The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information. At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity.