VP, Translational Medicine

We are representing a leading private biotechnology company headquartered in the UK, currently seeking an exceptionalVice President or Senior Vice President of Translational Medicine and Programme Leadership. This is a strategically critical position offering the opportunity to shape therapeutic direction and modality strategy across a diverse and innovative pipeline.

The successful candidate will bring deep translational expertise, strong leadership capability, and a proven track record of advancing early stage drug discovery programmes toward clinical development. This role offers a unique platform to work at the forefront of modality science, in an organisation integrating experimental biology, computational approaches, and partnership-driven execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and execution of multiple early discovery and development programmes from target identification through to IND enabling studies
• Define and implement cross programme modality strategies encompassing biologics, small molecules, RNA therapeutics and advanced therapies
• Collaborate closely with internal wet lab and computational teams, ensuring integration of functional biology and machine learning approaches
• Guide regulatory and clinical translation activities, ensuring scientific and operational readiness for early clinical development
• Establish and manage relationships with key external partners, including modality providers and strategic collaborators
• Contribute to broader portfolio and platform evolution, providing scientific and strategic input at the leadership level

Candidate Profile

• PhD or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as immunology, fibrosis, metabolic diseases or molecular biology
• At least 10 years of experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or academic translational research sectors
• Demonstrated expertise in therapeutic modality development and integration within early drug discovery and development programmes
• Proven leadership within matrix and cross functional environments, with clear delivery of impactful translational outcomes
• Experience working at the interface of experimental biology, data science and platform technologies is highly desirable
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly innovative and well resourced biotech organisation at a pivotal stage of growth. You will have the platform to shape programme strategy, influence company direction and ultimately contribute to the delivery of transformative therapies to patients.

Contact Information

To express interest or learn more about this confidential opportunity, please get in touch directly. All enquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion.