Associate Director - Translational Science & Early Clinical Strategy

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company is seeking an Associate Director or Principal Scientist to enhance Translational Science & Early Clinical Strategy initiatives. This role involves driving efforts from preclinical development to clinical programs and implementing biomarker strategies to select patients effectively. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant PhD and strong expertise in ADCs, alongside a commitment to innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid work environment

Opportunity for significant leadership and career growth

Empowering culture

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of industry experience in translational science or early clinical development.
• Proven experience with ADCs is essential.
• Deep understanding of tumor biology, immunology, or targeted therapies.

Responsibilities

• Drive translational science efforts from preclinical development into early clinical programs.
• Design and execute biomarker strategies for patient selection.
• Contribute to IND-enabling activities and first-in-human study design.

Skills

Translational Science

Biomarker Strategies

Scientific Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

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Associate Director - Translational Science & Early Clinical Strategy, London (City of London)

Client: Planet Pharma

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 16.06.2025

Expiry Date: 31.07.2025

Job Description:

We're Hiring: Associate Director / Principal Scientist – Translational Science & Early Clinical Strategy

Are you passionate about bridging science and strategy to bring transformative therapies to patients faster? Our client, a growing biotech company advancing novel therapies in oncology and immunology, is looking for a talented Associate Director or Principal Scientist to lead Translational Science & Early Clinical Strategy initiatives as we enter a critical phase of growth.

Join a visionary and agile team with deep scientific expertise, strong backing, and a commitment to translating cutting-edge discoveries into real-world impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive translational science efforts from preclinical development into early clinical programs
• Design and execute biomarker strategies to support mechanism of action, patient selection, and pharmacodynamic endpoints
• Partner cross-functionally with discovery biology, clinical development, and external collaborators
• Interpret complex data sets to inform early clinical strategy and decision-making
• Contribute to IND-enabling activities and first-in-human study design

What We’re Looking For:

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., Immunology, Oncology, Molecular Biology)
• 6–10+ years of industry experience, ideally with direct experience in translational science or early clinical development
• Proven experience with ADCs (antibody drug conjugates) is ESSENTIAL
• Deep understanding of tumor biology, immunology, or targeted therapies
• Strong track record of scientific leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience with biomarkers, companion diagnostics, or precision medicine approaches is highly desirable

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a small, elite team making big science happen
• Work at the intersection of innovation and strategy with a direct path to impact
• Flexible, hybrid work environment with a dynamic and empowering culture
• Opportunity for significant leadership and career growth as we scale