Head of Research

Head of Research

CK Group are recruiting for a Head of Research to join a growing early‑stage Biotechnology company based near Manchester on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced scientific leader with a proven life science background in early drug discovery and driving projects into First‑in‑Human / clinics.

This is a key operational role, where you will be responsible for driving our clients oncology programme from final GLP tox through to a first‑in‑human Phase I trial.

coordinating CROs, stakeholders, vendors, and regulators to drive this exciting project to clinic.

Salary: £70,000 - £100,000

• Project leadership – build and maintain the integrated project plan for GLP tox, CMC, regulatory and clinical work‑streams.
• Compile and submit CTA/IND, ethics track RFIs, manage agency correspondence (MHRA, FDA, EMA).
• Vendor & CRO management.
• Support protocol development, investigator brochure, site selection.
• Stakeholder engagement and management.

• Degree qualified / PhD (preferred) with working knowledge of oncology, liposomes or gene therapy.
• Proven and successful Project Manager with wealth of experience coordinating or managing Phase I/II trials (CRO, biotech or NHS R&D).
• Experience with CTA or IND submission and tracking.
• Familiar with GxP, ICH, and MHRA processes.