Year in industry placement | Research Operations & Programme Management
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Location: Oxford, UK
Department: Research Management
Key Responsibilities
The Research department has a key role in the ongoing success story for Immunocore, with a mission to ensure the sustained delivery of drug candidates based on strong science that have high potential for addressing the unmet medical needs of patients with cancer, autoimmune and chronic infectious diseases.
Research at Immunocore is highly dynamic, pivoting rapidly as new data emerges. The roles of both Research Operations and Programme Management are to support scientists working within the organisation to stay focused, deliver impactful science and remain productive in the face of these rapidly changing requirements.
The placement aims to deliver improvements in research productivity and operational effectiveness by:
* Implementing targeted process enhancements in project management and data analysis
* Developing and piloting new tools for tracking research metrics and project outcomes
* Facilitating cross‑functional collaboration to accelerate decision‑making and remove operational bottlenecks.
Key responsibilities may include:
* Supporting preparation and delivery of leadership team strategy offsites
* Gathering & analysing competitive benchmark data on comparable organisations to inform strategic decisions
* Providing functional SCRUM master support for functional teams e.g. Proteomics
* Providing project management support for Research programmes
* Leading the design, implementation and maintenance of a Research programme database
* Creating and analysing Research productivity dashboards to visualise research productivity across key metrics
* Design, implementation and management of a resource allocation tracking tool
* Assessing whether agile tools and principles can be applied to improve productivity in biotech research to enhance team collaboration and individual productivity
* Participating as a core team member on non‑molecular projects of strategic importance including programme management, and performing supplier/ competitor reviews
* Supporting key aspects of our biosample management operating model design & implementation
Education & Qualifications
We are looking for a dynamic undergraduate in a scientific discipline, studying towards a degree with a sandwich year (and therefore not yet graduated at the start of this placement) who is eager to apply their knowledge beyond the lab and bring fresh perspectives to our team.
What You Will Receive
This placement will give you the opportunity to gain an understanding into how a successful Research organisation functions, including how it blends scientific innovation with good business practice and operational strategy to continue to advance cutting‑edge science that will benefit patients.
Key skills developed will include project management, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication.
The role will equip you with an understanding of the inner workings of an industry‑leading research organisation, including opportunities to:
* Review and synthesise complex topics
* Communicate findings via presentations, seminars, and posters to large audiences
* Engage with all groups across Research
* Facilitate working sessions to drive improvement initiatives
* Plan, deliver, and present meetings to diverse teams
* Track and follow up on project activities
* Analyse qualitative and quantitative datasets.
Tools in which you will strengthen your working knowledge include:
* MS Office applications including Excel (basic data handling & analysis), Visio (process mapping), PowerPoint (structuring and communicating information)
* Work management and productivity tools such as Trello and SmartSheets
* Depending on candidate, there is the opportunity to gain experience with more advanced data analysis coding and visualisation tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI.
The placement provides a strong foundation for future roles in research operations, programme management, or related fields.
Join Immunocore for a paid placement and gain insights from our innovative science and corporate growth. You’ll enjoy 25 days of annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme eligibility, and access to our active Sports and Social Club with subsidised events.
Please note this is a full‑time position based at our Abingdon, Oxfordshire office and contracted through a third party.
Important information for all applicants
The application deadline is 09th January 2026, with phone interviews starting shortly after. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in‑person Assessment Centre on 23rd, 24th, 25th, or 26th February 2026.
Placements are expected to begin on 7th September 2026.
Please note - you must be available on all the above dates to proceed with your application.
Only apply if you are currently undergoing a degree with a placement year (sandwich year).
If interested, apply with your CV and a cover letter (combined in one document) stating your main areas of interest.
About the Company
Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial‑stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialise a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.
Focused on delivering first‑in‑class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision‑engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.
At Immunocore, we recognise that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients’ lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.
Immunocore is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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