C-Further Search and Evaluation Executive
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Reports to: C-Further Programme Lead
Directorate: Research & Innovation
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week, open to flexible working patterns such as compressed hour
Location: Stratford, London – office‑based with high flexibility (1‑2 days per week in the office). This role includes international travel six times a year with trips of 5–6 days occasionally more.
Closing date: 31st October 2025 23:55 – this role will stay open until 2nd November internally, but may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK – Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Recruitment process: 2‑stage competency‑based interviews
What will I be doing?
* Represent C‑Further at national and international events to promote visibility of the initiative and build a network of connections with leading players in childhood cancer research
* Lead C‑Further’s engagement with the childhood cancer research community and beyond, ensuring we are at the cutting edge of drug discovery activity in this space
* Act as a trusted point of contact for external innovators, guiding them through the translation and partnership process
* Proactively identify, evaluate, and source high‑potential therapeutic opportunities in childhood cancer from academia, clinical networks, charities, and industry
* Lead the Project Sourcing workstream strategy, in collaboration with C‑Further scientific leads and therapeutic discovery teams
* Support assessment of proposals, ensuring only the strongest opportunities progress into the C‑Further portfolio
* Work closely with colleagues across CRUK, LifeArc, and partner organisations to ensure effective handover and onward development of sourced projects
What are you looking for?
* Detailed knowledge of early drug discovery and the evaluation process (target selection, validation, technical feasibility, etc.) across multiple therapeutic modalities, preferably developed in a drug discovery environment
* A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, representing the initiative at high‑profile meetings and conferences, and engaging senior research stakeholders across academia, industry and charities
* Exceptional networking and relationship‑building skills – with previous experience of developing collaborations with academics and/or industry (academic institutions, biotech and pharmaceutical companies)
* Ability to develop and implement search and evaluation strategies that identify high‑potential research opportunities and align with translational and commercialisation pathways
* Strong understanding of the end‑to‑end therapeutic discovery and development process, including commercialisation routes and market considerations
* Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire in a matrix environment, providing direction to workstream contributors and collaborating effectively with colleagues across multiple organisations
* Able to think creatively, foster an entrepreneurial approach, and champion innovative ideas
* Ability to monitor and interpret strategic trends in paediatric oncology and related fields, identifying emerging opportunities or risks relevant to the search and evaluation strategy
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do – Act with ambition, courage and determination; Act with rigour and professionalism; Act to have a positive impact on people; Act inclusively and collaboratively. We look for people who can embody these values and drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
What will I gain? A working environment that supports wellbeing, a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities, and high‑quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work‑life balance and achieve personal wellbeing goals.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; you will only be invited for an interview once we have assessed your suitability. Complete the work history section of the online application form for a fair and objective assessment. For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us.
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