Head of Preclinical Research

Company: Barrington James Limited
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Head of Preclinical Research

WeareworkingwithaninnovativeandgrowingbiotechinCambridgeseekinganexperiencedPreclinicalManagertojointheirscientificteam.

Youwilloverseeateamofscientists,providescientificandtechnicaldirection,andremaincloselyinvolvedinthelaboratory.Youwillleadthedesignandexecutionofinvivostudies,interpretdataandworkcloselywithseniorleadershiptohelpshapeprogrammestrategy.

KeyResponsibilities

  • Leadandoverseeateamofpreclinical/invivoscientists.
  • Manage,mentoranddevelopteammembersandoverseeworkloadsandpriorities.
  • Design, execute and interpret invivopreclinicalstudies.
  • Takeownershipofstudiesfromexperimentaldesignthroughtodatainterpretation.
  • Use preclinical data to influence programmedirectionanddecision-making.
  • Remainhands-onwithinvivoresearchandtroubleshooting.
  • Collaboratewithmultidisciplinaryteamsacrosspharmacology,biology,DMPKandrelatedfunctions.
  • Presentfindingsandrecommendationstoseniorscientificleadership.
  • Helpdevelopandscalethecompany’spreclinicalcapabilities.
  • Ensureresearchmeetsappropriatescientific,ethicalandregulatorystandards.

AboutYou

  • PhDorequivalentinpharmacology,biology,toxicologyorarelateddiscipline.
  • Strong hands-oninvivo/preclinicalexperience.
  • Provenexperiencedesigningandrunninginvivostudies.
  • Previousexperiencemanagingoroverseeingascientificteamisessential.
  • Experiencementoringanddevelopingscientists.
  • Strongscientificjudgementanddatainterpretationskills.
  • Experiencetakingownershipofpreclinicalprogrammesorstudies.
  • Excellentcommunicationandcollaborationskills.
  • Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-pacedbiotechenvironment.

This is an opportunity to combine Hands-onscience,teamleadershipandprogrammeownership within a growing biotech.

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Posted: September 21st, 2026