Head of Biology, Cancer Drug Discovery (Group Leader)

The Institute Of Cancer Research; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Cancer Research is seeking a Head of Biology to lead efforts in cancer drug discovery. This role focuses on providing scientific leadership and a strategic vision for research and innovative drug development within the Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in cancer biology and drug discovery.
• A strong academic track record or substantial commercial experience.
• Leadership capabilities and a strategic vision for research.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership within cancer drug discovery.
• Champion scientific excellence and strategic vision.
• Collaborate with senior team leaders on drug discovery portfolio.

Job description

Key Information

Salary: Competitive

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Closing Date: 05/07/2025

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Job Details

The ICR is seeking an established research leader in cancer drug discovery biology with a track record in discovering innovative drugs to be the Head of Biology in the Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery (CCDD). The appointee will provide scientific leadership for the CCDD biology discipline, champion scientific excellence and work closely with senior team leaders in the CCDD to provide a strategic vision for the research and drug discovery portfolio.

Key Requirements

The role requires excellence in cancer biology, coupled with significant experience across the target identification to candidate selection stages of drug discovery. We envisage that applicants will have either significant commercial experience of successful drug discovery or have a strong academic track record in cancer biology and small molecule drug discovery; or will have a combination of both backgrounds.

As part of your online application you will be required to upload your full CV which will pre-populate your application form.

Department/Directorate Information:

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Abby Cook via Email on [email protected]

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