Your newpany
You will be joining a breakthrough VC backed biotech who have recently raised a multi-million pound Seed funding round.They are pioneering novel treatments in the field of cancer immunoprevention and are currently developing a lead mRNA vaccine.As they go into the next stage of their growth they are looking for a highly experienced advisor to join them on a consultancy basis and help set out and drive their pathway to IND.
Your new role
This is a part-time consultancy role, working approximately 8 hours per week (with potential to increase this over time) that could run for 1-2 years and may lead to a permanent Board level - or similar - position within thepany.You will be supporting the founding team, who have deep expertise within the mRNA and oncology vaccine space, as a fractional Advisor / Chief Technical Officer (CTO). A key part of the role will be liaising with the CSO and other scientific/senior advisors and is ideally suited for candidates who are looking to contribute on a flexible basis, with a long-term view and strategic influence within thepany.Key Responsibilities will include:
1. Supporting the CEO and CSO to design novel RNA vaccine products from first principles
2. Identify potential new avenues forpany R&D and new patent applications
3. Advise on, design and implement - in conjunction with thepany leadership - R&D plans for product development, covering early discovery through to preclinical / IND stage
4. Identify - and design strategies to mitigate - both technical andmercial issues / roadblocks
5. Help set target / candidate strategies and advise on issues such as vaccine formulation / adjuvants, etc
6. Act as a technical advisor for IND submissions
7. Liaise with partners / vendors who can support thepany's mRNA vaccine production
What you'll need to succeed
8. Candidates for this role should have an extensive track record / background in vaccinology, with a specialism in mRNA therapeutics and/or vaccines, gained from the biotech / pharma industry
9. Strong knowledge of immunotherapy, ideally applied to oncology
10. Track record of taking programmes through from discovery to IND, with a preference for RNA therapeutics / vaccines
11. Detailed understanding of current trends and technologies in the RNA space
12. Ability to mentor / support early biotech founders
13. A good understanding of aspects affecting programme prioritisation, egmercial practicalities and regulatory hurdles faced when gaining approval for a new therapeutic
What you'll get in return
This is a fully remote role with potentially 1 day / month based in Cambridge.
You'll have the ability to work with a breakthrough biotech who are looking to transform the oncology vaccine space.
The role also pays a very generous hourly rate of c.£250-300/hour for 8 hours/week.