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Senior Translation Executive

CANCER RESEARCH UK
68,000 per year
Stratford, London
Full-time
28th June 2026
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Senior Translation Executive

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Stratford (2 Redman Place)
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Full time
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End Date: June 29, 2026 (15 days left to apply)
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R033679

Senior Translation Executive

Salary: £68,000 - £72,000 (depending on experience) plus benefits

Reports to: Associate Director of Search & EvaluationDepartment:Research & InnovationContract:12 months (Fixed Term Contract)Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (flexible-working requests for compressed hours will also be considered if it meets business needs).Location: Stratford, London - With high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office). This role will also require frequent travel across our London based Research institutions.Interview Process: Multiple stage interview process. Initial screening call followed by a competency-based interview and presentation task.Closing date: Sunday 28th June 23:55pm

Interview date: w/c 6th July 2026

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We have a new exciting opportunity for a Senior Translation Executive to join the Cancer Research Horizons, Search and Evaluation team (S&E) on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The S&E team is distributed geographically to provide highly visible and frontline support to all Cancer Research UK (CRUK) funded researchers across the UK. In this role, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of plans for translation of CRUK funded research within the London region.

As Senior Translation Executive you will lead a motivated and skilled team of Translation Managers and Executives with responsibility for supporting and enabling translation of academic cancer research from academic institutions across the London region. The role will also include visiting and working with oncology researchers based in London research institutions to proactively identify projects and technologies with patient benefit potential, including setting the intellectual property strategy and driving project development by working with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. As a senior member of the team, you will be expected to lead the design and delivery of strategic initiatives aimed at increasing translation in your region, and work with colleagues across the organisation to deliver strategic initiatives across the UK.

What will you be doing?

  • Lead a 3-person team of Translation Managers and Executives with responsibility for supporting and enabling translation of academic cancer research from academic institutions across the London region (primarily University College London, King’s College London and Imperial College London).

  • Develop a deep understanding of the cancer research landscape within the designated region/institution.

  • Build and maintain strong, integrated relationships with senior oncology researchers and host technology transfer offices in the London region.

  • In addition to line management responsibility, directly manage Cancer Research Horizons’ relationship with Queen Mary University of London.

  • Act as a highly visible primary point of contact for oncology researchers with Cancer Research Horizons.

  • Through interactions with researchers, proactively seek and evaluate invention disclosures for technologies with the potential to impact the lives of cancer patients, performing appropriate due diligence and scientific/commercial evaluation.

  • Propose new technology development opportunities to internal governance boards to seek approval for their development and onward commercialisation.

  • With colleagues and researchers, create and implement project plans to develop technologies into investable or licensable propositions, ensuring projects are fully funded and supported with clear milestones and decision points.

  • Protect and manage project associated intellectual property.

  • With Cancer Research UK Business Development colleagues, develop marketing materials for technologies, as appropriate.

  • Routine contract negotiation and management in liaison with BD&T and Legal colleagues.

What skills are we looking for?

  • PhD (or equivalent) in a scientific or healthcare discipline, ideally oncology/technology-related.

  • An expert in translating discovery research and pre-clinical science with extensive experience in sectors such as medical technologies, diagnostics, healthcare technologies and pharmaceuticals. This experience may have been gained in industry, healthcare, academia or in non-profit organisations.

  • In depth experience of the patent filing and prosecution process in a range of technology areas.

  • In depth experience of negotiating research-related contracts including MTAs, research collaboration agreements etc.

  • Ability to drive an entrepreneurial spirit and think creatively.

  • Experience of mentoring and supporting others, gained through either matrix or direct line management is desirable but not essential.

  • Working knowledge of different commercialisation routes for academic research (e.g. licensing, spin-out creation).

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination  

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism   

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people  

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.  

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Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.