Associate Director, Haematology Translational Research Lead

Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence

Posted Date: Feb 11 2026

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Associate Director, Haematology Translational Research Lead

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Associate Director with expertise in haematology to join our Oncology Translational Research team within the Oncology R&D department. The successful candidate will lead the design and execution of translational research to enable haematology patient risk stratification, identify biomarkers, and predict future therapeutic susceptibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• As part of the Oncology Translational Research team, utilise haematology expertise to lead translational research in cross-functional matrix environments.
• Design and execute translational research plans for preclinical haematology assets, focusing on mechanisms, biomarkers, and potential expansion opportunities.
• Advise preclinical project teams on biomarker discovery, indication selection, differentiation, and clinical transition planning.
• Build relationships and collaborate with internal teams, external healthcare professionals, and global investigators to advance translational research and clinical profiling efforts.
• Communicate research progress and outcomes to stakeholders through reports and presentations, ensuring alignment with senior leadership and collaborators.
• Oversee multiple projects and workstreams, manage resources effectively, and maintain up-to-date knowledge as a leader in clinical and translational research.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant biological science or medicine field.
• Considerable experience in translational research, with experience in leading haematology/immunology research in a biotech or pharma setting.
• Demonstrated ability to identify key translational questions as well as track record of creating and implementing project plans to address those questions.
• Experience of contributing to translational research in a matrix team environment, with exposure to industry drug discovery and clinical development teams.
• Demonstrated cross-functional knowledge of cancer biomarker discovery with experience in non-clinical translational experimental approaches and reverse translation activities.
• Proven leadership potential with experience in managing and developing scientific teams.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:

• Excellent project management skills with a focus on delivering results.
• Demonstrated scientific excellence and understanding of myeloma, as evidenced by publications, research reports, and external presentations.
• Experience in molecular and genomic assay technologies and with clinical assay development (e.g. flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunoassays).
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational and analytical skills to address complex scientific questions.
• Strong collaboration and partnership skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, with a preference for experience in managing research collaborations.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to work well with ambiguity and in intense situations.

Closing Date for Applications – 26th February 2026

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