Scientific Operations Project Manager

The Institute Of Cancer Research; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute is seeking a candidate to support funding and collaboration efforts in breast cancer research. The role involves managing relationships with funders, developing research agreements, and administrative tasks related to research activities. Applicants should have a PhD and extensive experience in cancer research, alongside strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in a life science subject required.
• Extensive wet laboratory cancer research experience needed.
• Knowledge of the funding system for academic and charitable sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with funders and identify new funding opportunities.
• Support manuscript submissions and manage patient programs.
• Plan scientific meetings and maintain scientific content online.

Skills

Scientific communication

Knowledge of Cell Biology

Knowledge of Molecular Biology

Knowledge of Cancer Biology

Education

PhD in a life science subject

Job description

Key Information

Salary: Starting salary depends on skills and experience. Future increases are based on annual performance reviews.

Duration of Contract: Fixed-term for 2 years, with potential extension until 31st July 2030.

Hours per week: 35 hours (Full Time)

Location: Chelsea

Interview date: Thursday 26th June 2025

This role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship, with support for visa application costs. Further relocation information is available.

Job Details

About the team

The Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre at The Institute of Cancer Research is dedicated to breast cancer research, located in central London, supported by excellent facilities and funded through a long-term grant from Breast Cancer Now. The Centre is led by Professor Andrew Tutt, with Professor Chris Lord as Deputy Director, and collaborates closely with KCL, the Royal Marsden Hospital, and Guy's Hospital.

About the role

This role supports research funding and collaboration efforts, including managing relationships with funders, identifying new funding and commercial opportunities, developing research agreements, and administrative tasks related to research activities and collaborations. Responsibilities also include supporting manuscript submissions, managing patient programs, maintaining scientific content online, and planning scientific meetings.

Key candidate requirements

• PhD in a life science subject
• Extensive wet laboratory cancer research experience
• Knowledge of the funding system for academic and charitable sectors
• Knowledge of Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, and Cancer Biology
• Proven scientific communication skills

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

We offer a range of staff benefits. We support overseas applicants and value diversity and inclusion. We encourage passionate applicants from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe diverse perspectives enhance our research.