Vice President, Bioscience
To support our mission, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated scientific professional with extensive experience in pre‑clinical drug discovery in an industrial setting.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the SVP, Drug Discovery, you will set the vision and lead a ~45‑strong bioscience team, accelerating breakthrough therapies into clinical development. As a key Leadership Team member, you will also shape the wider strategic direction of CRH Therapeutic Innovation.
You will inspire a high‑performing oncology biology function, driving projects from early target validation through to pre‑clinical candidates with clear clinical positioning. A recognised leader, you will champion innovation (including novel modalities), build impactful internal science, and leverage external partnerships to advance the portfolio.
Key accountabilities
- Define the strategy for, and implement, underlying biology to support and drive drug discovery from target validation through to delivery of pre‑clinical candidates with defined clinical positioning.
- Act as a recognised and passionate scientific leader in the oncology space, representing the department across therapeutic projects and cross‑site initiatives, both internally and externally, and using a strong personal network to impact innovation and future directions.
- Manage performance and lead the development of an inclusive, high‑functioning bioscience department (~45 colleagues).
- Communicate effectively to influence multiple stakeholders and collaborate across projects and sites.
- Promote scientific excellence through external publication, presentations, and membership of conference committees and scientific advisory boards.
- Ensure equality and diversity are celebrated and considered in all decisions.
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.
Visa Sponsorship
Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy.
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. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work‑life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
Equal Opportunity
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
