Associate Director - Translational Science & Early Clinical Strategy

Planet Pharma; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company focused on transforming therapies is seeking an Associate Director / Principal Scientist for Translational Science. The role involves driving efforts from preclinical to clinical stages, requiring a robust background in immunology or oncology. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and impact in patient care.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid work environment

Significant leadership and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of industry experience in translational science.
• Proven experience with ADC's (antibody drug conjugates) is essential.
• Experience with biomarkers or precision medicine is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Scientific leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

PhD or MD/PhD in Immunology, Oncology, Molecular Biology

Job description

Associate Director - Translational Science & Early Clinical Strategy

Associate Director - Translational Science & Early Clinical Strategy

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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
• 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 ADC's (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
• 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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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