Head of Biometrics & Medical Writing
Reports to: Director of the Centre for Drug Development
Department: Research & Innovation
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (flexible working considered if it meets business needs)
Location: Stratford, London (expected in office 1-2 days per week)
Closing date: Sunday 19th April 2026 at 23.59
Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK will consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. Please indicate the need on your application.
About the Team
The Cancer Research UK Centre for Drug Development (CDD) is the world's only charity-funded drug development organisation. Our pioneering research is driven purely by the goal to see scientific breakthroughs bring benefits to patients sooner. CDD sponsors early phase and precision medicine clinical trials in oncology agents. Our broad portfolio rivals that of a medium-sized pharmaceutical company, spanning antibodies, cell therapies, vaccines, drug conjugates and small molecules.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Biometrics and Medical Writing teams, ensuring they are engaged, high‑performing and aligned with CDD objectives.
* Work with functional leads to deliver CDD clinical trials on time and within budget, ensuring appropriate resource allocation and efficient processes.
* Ensure all Data Management, Medical Writing and Statistical Sciences activities comply with ICH GCP and all relevant UK/EU regulatory requirements.
* Provide oversight of statistical expertise to support robust trial design, high‑quality datasets and successful onward development.
* Continuously review and improve operational processes to enhance delivery speed, quality and regulatory compliance.
* Act as Data Custodian for CDD, working with Data Privacy teams to ensure full compliance with UK and EU GDPR and data‑privacy legislation.
* Serve as a key liaison with the CRUK Technology team and oversee relevant technology systems including computer system validation (CSV).
* Take accountability for selecting and managing external service providers, ensuring adherence to CRUK, CDD and regulatory requirements.
* Contribute to CDD strategy and leadership, including budget preparation and representing CDD internally and externally.
* Deputise for the Director of Drug Development as required.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
* Science graduate or PhD (or equivalent relevant experience)
* Extensive experience of clinical trials and drug development within the Pharma/Biotech/CRO industry.
* Extensive experience working with clinical trial data within Data Management, Medical Writing and/or Statistical Sciences, involving the design and delivery of complex processes to GCP standards.
* Proven team management experience (including working within matrix team systems).
* Working knowledge of current legal and regulatory requirements for early clinical trials in the UK and EU, as well as regulations and guidelines for computerized systems.
* Working knowledge of UK and EU GDPR and data privacy legislation.
Desirable
* Oncology experience.
* Experience of early phase trials.
Benefits
We create a working environment that supports wellbeing and offer a generous benefits package, wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high‑quality tools. Policies and processes enable work‑life balance and career progression.
How to Apply
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; CVs will not be viewed until invited to interview. Instead, complete the work history section of the online application form to allow a quick, fair and objective assessment. Contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 if you have any concerns or require adjustments.
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