Job Description
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 (other flexible-working requests will also be considered if it meets business needs)
Location: Stratford, London with high flexibility (we would expect you to be in the office 1-2 days per week)
Closing date: Sunday 19th April 2026 at 23.59
Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
To help us with our mission we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Biometrics and Medical Writing to join us and lead the Biometrics & Medical Writing functional group to effectively deliver CDD clinical trials to the appropriate regulatory and quality standards in the UK and EU.
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 is the sponsor of 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, making this an interesting and dynamic area to work in.
What will I be doing?
* 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.
What skills are we looking for?
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 computerised systems.
* Working knowledge of UK and EU GDPR and data privacy legislation.
Desirable
* Oncology experience.
* Experience of early phase trials.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide 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, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
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