Group Leader - Antibody Screening and Pharmacology
Quick answer
Cancer Research UK is hiring a hybrid Group Leader - Antibody Screening and Pharmacology in Cambridge offering £67,000-£76,000 per annum to lead the Antibody Discovery Cell Screening Team.
- Role
- Group Leader - Antibody Screening and Pharmacology
- Organization
- Cancer Research UK
- Location
- Cambridge, UK
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £67,000 - £76,000 per annum
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
- Apply by
- 2026-07-21
The role
The Cancer Research UK (CRUK) is seeking a Group Leader for the Antibody Discovery Cell Screening Team. This role involves leading a team to oversee antibody screening, pharmacology, and data-driven selection to advance pre-clinical drug candidates. The position is based in Cambridge with some flexibility.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop the Antibody Discovery Cell Screening Team
- Oversee pharmacological assay design and execution
- Define and implement screening and triaging strategies
- Drive scientific innovation through new technologies
- Manage team expertise, capacity, and resources
- Promote scientific excellence through publications and presentations
What it takes
- PhD in Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, or related field
- Significant industry experience in antibody drug discovery
- Proven leadership capability in research environments
- Expertise in candidate triaging and assay development
- Understanding of antibody developability and multiple modalities
- Established scientific profile with publications and network
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Wellbeing support, career and personal development opportunities, high-quality tools.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is based at the Babraham Research Campus in Cambridge, with a minimum of 3 days per week on-site.
How to apply
Apply directly on Cancer Research UK's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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