Associate Research Leader – Stem Cells

Overview

In this role, you lead the development and application of advanced stem cell-derived models to inform translational decision-making in drug discovery. You will shape stem cell technologies and NAMs usage across therapeutic areas, collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients to deliver impactful science. Your work will advance human-relevant models and contribute to proposals, capabilities, and new business opportunities. This position offers leadership in a world-class research environment with access to cutting-edge platforms.

Pay / Benefits

• career development
• access to cutting-edge platforms
• diverse pharmaceutical and biotech programmes
• collaborative environment
• influence over strategy and capability development
• world-leading healthcare and drug discovery organisation

Responsibilities

• Lead stem cell–focused drug discovery projects from design to client delivery
• Develop, optimise and characterise human stem cell–derived models that are robust and relevant
• Drive adoption of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and advanced in vitro technologies
• Integrate stem cell models into client discovery programmes to improve translational relevance
• Apply expertise to solve complex biological challenges and influence project strategy
• Partner with clients, presenting data and providing scientific insight
• Mentor and develop stem cell capabilities across the organisation
• Contribute to scientific proposals, capability development and new business opportunities

Key requirements

• PhD in relevant discipline and significant industry experience
• Extensive hands-on experience with human stem cell–derived models (including iPSC-derived systems)
• Experience developing and optimising complex cellular assays in 2D and/or 3D
• Experience with disease modelling, phenotypic screening or translational biology
• Proven ability to lead scientific projects and influence direction
• Strong communication skills and client-facing confidence

• strong communication
• collaboration
• leadership and mentoring
• iPSC-derived cellular models
• Organoids and spheroid systems
• Co-culture models

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