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VP, Clinical Development

Series B Immuno-Oncology

Spinout · ICR & Crick

Lead clinical development of a first-in-class TCR-engineered cell therapy entering Phase IIa across UK, US, and France.

Reference

VT-VP-2008

Location

Cambridge · Hybrid

Engagement

Permanent

Posted

28 Apr 2026 · 4w ago

Compensation

£195k – £240k

Base only · Bonus and equity additional

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The Brief

Our client is a Series B immuno-oncology biotech, spun out of the ICR and Crick Institute in 2022. Their lead programme — a TCR-engineered cell therapy for solid tumours — has cleared Phase I/Ib and is preparing to commence a 60-patient Phase IIa across UK, US, and French sites. The VP, Clinical Development will be the medical executive accountable for the programme.

Responsibilities

  • 01

    Author and own the Phase IIa clinical development plan

  • 02

    Lead engagement with the MHRA, FDA, and EMA

  • 03

    Build a clinical operations function from 6 to 18 over 24 months

The Successful Candidate

  • 01

    MD or MD/PhD with board certification in Oncology or Haematology

  • 02

    Prior leadership of at least one IND or IMPD-stage programme

  • 03

    Direct experience of cell or gene therapy development

Compensation & Benefits

Founder-tier equity grant

Relocation package (intl.)

Private healthcare incl. dependents

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Reference VT-VP-2008 · VP, Clinical Development

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