Translational Scientist - Centre for Drug Development

11 drugs developed. 6 million courses of treatment. Immeasurable lives improved.

Translational Scientist –Centre for Drug Development

Salary: £50,000 - £69,000 pa depending on experience

Reports to: Principal Translational Scientist

Department: Research & Innovation

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (other flexible-working requests will also be considered if it meets business needs)

Location: Stratford, London with high flexibility minimum of 1-2 days per month in the office)

Closing date: Sunday 2nd February at 23.55.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day.

We have an opportunity for a Translational Scientist to join our Translational Science Team in the CRUK Centre for Drug Development (CDD). This is an excellent opportunity to drive scientific strategy within project teams. You’ll work with CDD partners to develop preclinical datasets for your assigned projects and will be fully involved in all scientific aspects of the design and delivery of our clinical trials.

About The Team

The Cancer Research UK Centre for Drug Development (CDD) is a team of around 100 staff with core skills in early phase drug development. The CDD sits at the heart of the charity’s innovation network of Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres and serves as a pivotal enabler for the translation of novel therapeutic concepts from bench to bedside. We are now set to embark on an exciting period of growth and strategic evolution that will underpin our ambition to become the ‘go-to’ European centre for drug development in the non-commercial sector. We have recently put in place collaborative agreements with likeminded funders of cancer research, the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) and the Norwegian Cancer Society (NCS) to support joint efforts in translating research into real patient benefit.

What will you be doing?

• Working with project teams within CRUK’s CDD to support a wide range of therapeutic agents from portfolio entry through to Phase 1 and 2 trials.
• Applying your knowledge to define and support preclinical and translational activities for novel therapeutics.
• Designing, delivering and documenting preclinical studies and/or scientific justifications adequate to support acceptance of clinical trial authorisation applications.
• Working closely with biotech and pharma partners, clinical investigators and other scientific experts to provide data to inform the design of First-in-Human clinical trials.
• Supporting placement of bioanalytical assays and management and interpretation of emerging data from clinical trials
  
  
  

What skills are we looking for?

• A degree in a Scientific discipline relevant to drug development and extensive experience in preclinical evaluation of anti-cancer therapeutics.
• Track record of involvement in formulating preclinical and translational strategies to support clinical development, preferably in oncology.
• Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks for early drug development in oncology and/or regulated bioanalysis.
• Experience of working with contract research organisations to carry out pharmacology, toxicology or bioanalytical studies.
• Ability to draft and review relevant sections of Investigator's brochures and clinical study protocols with excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge and confidence to represent your function on project teams.
• Comfortable to work on several project teams concurrently, and to be a good team player and communicator
  
  
  

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 collaboratively

We’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.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provides a generous benefits package and a wide range of career and personal development opportunities. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance and take positive steps in your career.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

How do I apply?

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 quickly, fairly, and objectively.

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Please note: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application.

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 from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.