About the Company Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.
Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.
We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, while seeking talented individuals to work with us across the many functions that will allow us to deliver new medicines to transform the lives of patients. You will work with outstanding people who together pioneer the research, development and commercialization of bi-specific TCR therapies. We aim to create an environment where individual contributions and initiatives can be maximized, while fostering a culture of collaboration, based on respect and integrity. We want each individual employee to own their career, as part of high-performing teams, and in the context of on-the-job and formal continuous development and training, as well as constructive feedback. We always strive to identify ways to improve what we do and how we do it, by asking questions, voicing opinions, exploring various approaches and staying connected with healthcare professionals, patients, academia and other key partners.
Key Responsibilities The Chief of Staff will manage the office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO): set agendas for key internal meetings; help prioritize among competing corporate and departmental needs; develop business plans and strategies to help the Clinical and Medical organizations meet short and long-term corporate objectives; help determine key performance indicators and how to measure team performance; continuously improve cross-functional teamwork across the organization looking for ways to improve efficiencies and processes; ensure productive external engagement and coordination.
Serves as a key partner to the CMO and the senior R&D Leadership team by leading the development of selected key tactical and operational plans to meet corporate and department goals. This will require building strong relationships across the R&D organization with special emphasis on the Clinical and Medical organizations, understanding key operational challenges faced by teams, and developing appropriate and timely solutions to address such challenges. The role will ensure that team roles and responsibilities are clear at all times, and team projects and initiatives are on an effective trajectory to achieve those goals. Another key component of the role is to ensure team capabilities continue to evolve over time as Immunocore continues to mature as an organization.
The position offers the opportunity to interact with all levels of management taking an active role in the successful development of Immunocore’s pipeline.
