Head of Research

CK Group are recruiting for a Head of Research to join a growing early‑stage Biotechnology company based near Manchester on a permanent basis. This is fantastic opportunity for an experienced scientific leader with a proven life science background in early drug discovery and driving projects into First‑in‑Human / clinics.

This is a key operational role where you will be responsible for driving our clients oncology programme from final GLP tox through to a first‑in‑human Phase I trial. You will be the main point of contact and take ownership for coordinating CROs, stakeholders, vendors and regulators to drive this exciting project to clinic.

Salary : 70000 - 100000

• Project leadership - build and maintain the integrated project plan for GLP tox, CMC regulatory and clinical work‑streams.
• Compile and submit CTA / IND ethics track RFIs, manage agency correspondence (MHRA, FDA, EMA).
• Vendor & CRO management.
• Support protocol development, investigator brochure, site selection.
• Stakeholder engagement and management.

• Degree qualified / PhD (preferred) with working knowledge of oncology liposomes or gene therapy.
• Proven and successful Project Manager with wealth of experience coordinating or managing Phase I / II trials (CRO biotech or NHS R&D).
• Experience with CTA or IND submission and tracking.
• Familiar with GxP ICH and MHRA processes.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 161 053 in all correspondence.

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Employment Type

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Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : £ 70000 - 100000