Head of Cell and Advanced Therapies

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cell and advanced therapy programs.

• Develop governance structures, project plans, timelines, and frameworks for risk management.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across clinical, operational, commercial, and regulatory areas.

• Manage commissioning activities, supplier relationships, and commercial collaborations.

• Oversee contracts, due diligence, and the performance of service providers.

• Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory standards, including GMP, GCP, GDP, and HTA requirements.

• Spearhead quality assurance initiatives, audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Foster robust relationships with NHS partners, manufacturers, logistics providers, and regulatory authorities.

• Support operational readiness, training, accreditation, and service launch activities.

• Provide consistent reporting and updates to senior leadership regarding program performance and delivery.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive program or project leadership experience in the healthcare sector.

• Strong comprehension of NHS contracting, commercial healthcare, and financial governance.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for cell and gene therapy (ATMP), including MHRA, GMP, GCP, and HTA frameworks.

• Experience managing intricate stakeholder relationships within healthcare organizations and the industry.

• Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple strategic workstreams concurrently.

• Desirable

• Experience in advanced therapies, oncology, hematology, or transplant services.

• Experience collaborating with commercial healthcare partners and NHS organizations.

• Understanding of GMP quality systems and regulatory audits.

• A degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Healthcare Management, or equivalent experience.

• Project Management qualification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Shape your work-life balance with 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional leave.

• Private medical insurance and dental coverage.

• Employee Assistance Programme and Income Protection.

• Complimentary radiotherapy treatment for you and your immediate family, if ever needed.

• Competitive contributory pension scheme.

• Access to Babylon Health and Headspace wellbeing support.

• Retail discounts and employee perks.

• Opportunities to influence innovative healthcare services and collaborate with nationally recognized clinical leaders.