Director, Integrated Sciences - Global Pharma - US/UK

Meet Life Sciences Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Meet Life Sciences Ltd. is seeking a Director-level leader to drive innovation in oncology diagnostics and biomarker development. You will collaborate with research, clinical development, and data sciences teams to advance translational medicine and diagnostic platforms.

The role is on-site in the Greater London area, offering hands-on leadership in a collaborative environment to accelerate biomarker discovery and patient-focused strategies.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in computational biology, bioinformatics, ML or related field.
• 7+ years of applied experience in pharma/biotech or academia focused on oncology diagnostics.
• Strong expertise in AI/ML, high-dimensional data interpretation, and bioinformatics databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation in diagnostic technologies for oncology applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop biomarkers and models.
• Translate insights into clinical strategies and patient care improvements.
• Oversee translational research and support ADC-related studies.

Skills

AI/ML tools

Bioinformatics

Leadership

Oncology diagnostics

Education

PhD in computational biology

Tools

R

Python

Single-cell RNA-seq

Computational pathology

Job description

Overview Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming cancer diagnostics and personalized treatment strategies. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to drive innovation in emerging diagnostic technologies, supporting the development of advanced biomarkers and platforms that impact patient care globally. This is a chance to work at the forefront of translational medicine, shaping the future of oncology research and care.

About our client Our client is a leading organization in the life sciences sector, specializing in biotech and diagnostics. They focus on pioneering diagnostic platforms that harness the power of AI, multi-modal omics, and computational modeling to improve outcomes for cancer patients. Their mission is to accelerate scientific discovery and deliver impactful solutions that enhance precision medicine.

The opportunity (Role summary) This Director-level role offers the opportunity to lead innovation in diagnostic technology development for oncology applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including research, clinical development, and data sciences—to develop and apply cutting-edge models, biomarkers, and analytical approaches. The role is on-site, with an emphasis on hands-on leadership in a collaborative environment, driving translational research that advances both understanding and treatment of cancer.

Key responsibilities

• Lead innovation in emerging diagnostic technologies, including advanced imaging, multi-modal biomarkers, and computational pathology.
• Manage development and application of oncology foundational models and AI/ML approaches to high-dimensional datasets such as single-cell transcriptomics, spatial omics, and proteomics.
• Partner with clinical and research teams to enable biomarker discovery, diagnostic development, and clinical strategy.
• Drive cross-functional collaborations to translate biomarker and diagnostic insights into impactful clinical applications.
• Ensure integration of cutting-edge scientific approaches to support patient stratification and therapy optimization, particularly concerning antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
• Analyze clinical trial biomarker data to inform translational medicine and development pathways.

What you'll bring

• PhD or equivalent experience in computational biology, bioinformatics, machine learning, or related fields.
• 7+ years' applied experience in pharma, biotech, or academic research focused on oncology diagnostics or biomarker analysis.
• Strong expertise in AI/ML tools, bioinformatics databases, and high-dimensional data interpretation.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Experience with emerging diagnostic platforms and translational research.
• (Preferred) Oncology clinical development experience and proficiency in coding languages such as R and Python.

Compensation & benefits This role offers a salary range of GBP 190,000 to GBP 270,000, depending on experience.

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