Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage
Posted Date: May 8 2026
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Senior Scientist ETCT
Extracellular Targeted Cancer Therapeutics (ETCT) Biology Unit within the Oncology Research Unit seeks an experienced Scientist to contribute to programs in pre‑clinical and early clinical phases in the targeted biologics portfolio focusing on ADCs & TCEs.
The candidate will work within multi‑disciplinary program teams by contributing to biology strategy, delivering molecule mechanism of action and potency data and providing input into other functions such as pharmacokinetics, non‑clinical safety, biomarkers and clinical development. The successful applicant will have strong technical expertise in a variety of lab methods and ideally experience working in cross‑functional matrix teams in the oncology space.
This role is based at Stevenage site only.
In this role you will…
* Contribute to cross‑functional matrix teams to deliver basic and translational critical path biology work packages to support pre‑clinical and early clinical biologics programs.
* Work independently to design and execute impactful experiments which influence the direction of assets in the ETCT BU portfolio.
* Champion innovative experimental techniques/technologies internally and at CROs.
* Build communication networks across the Research organization.
* Train and mentor junior scientists and complementary workers.
Basic Qualifications:
* BSc or higher degree in Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Immunology or related fields.
* Demonstrated technical expertise in cell culture, general lab instrumentation, cell‑based assays such as proliferation, immunoassays such as ELISA and experience with Flow Cytometry, including analysis of data.
* Expertise in cancer biology
* Attention to detail and proficient reasoning skills in experimental design, data analysis, statistical methods and interpretation.
* Independence, problem‑solving abilities, self‑motivation, resourcefulness, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in working in cross‑functional drug discovery project teams to develop novel therapeutic platforms.
* Experience with the design and testing of biologics.
* Strong peer‑reviewed publication, public speaking / presentation and/or inventorship record.
Closing Date for Applications 14/05/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
If you require adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities, please contact UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com.
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