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Group Lead R&D | Translational Biomarkers | Oncology Diagnostics | Guildford
You are an experienced scientific leader with a track record of building and leading high-performing R&D teams. You are looking for a role where you can influence scientific strategy, mentor scientists, work cross-functionally with commercial and quality teams, and drive innovation from concept through to clinical implementation.
THE COMPANY
Our client, is a precision oncology company developing advanced liquid biopsy and biomarker technologies that support translational research, pharmaceutical partnerships, and clinical diagnostics. The organisation operates at the cutting edge of rare-cell analysis, molecular profiling, and imaging-based diagnostics, helping advance personalised cancer care.
THE ROLE
As Group Lead R&D (Associate Director Level), you will provide both scientific and operational leadership across the R&D laboratories, managing day-to-day activities while driving the development and validation of novel biomarker assays.
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This is a highly visible leadership role reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, combining scientific strategy, laboratory management, assay development, and team leadership. You will be responsible for ensuring the successful translation of innovative oncology biomarkers into robust, clinically relevant assays suitable for commercial and diagnostic deployment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of scientists and laboratory staff
- Lead NGS-based assay development programmes and translational biomarker initiatives
- Provide technical oversight across immunofluorescence and imaging-based assay development
- Define scientific strategy and R&D priorities aligned with business objectives
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ABOUT YOU
You will likely bring:
- Proven experience leading scientists and laboratory operations within industry
- Strong background in molecular assay development, particularly NGS technologies
- Advanced experience with immunofluorescence assay development and optimisation
- Strong understanding of oncology biology and cancer biomarker development
LOGISTICS
- Title: Group Lead R&D
- Location: Guildford (5 days onsite)
- Reporting To: Chief Scientific Officer
- Leadership: People management responsibility
- Sector: Oncology Diagnostics / Precision Medicine / Liquid Biopsy
If you're excited by the opportunity to lead a talented scientific team while developing the next generation of oncology biomarker assays, we'd love to hear from you.
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