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What our employees are saying

Working for LifeArc has been a breath of fresh air. We are driven in all that we do by our charitable objectives, which is part of what initially attracted me to the role. LifeArc encourages a highly collaborative culture and I'm surrounded by technical experts, which is really helpful when working on challenging issues. I most enjoy the variety in my role, which provides plenty of opportunity for professional development.

Chelsea Roche
Legal Counsel

When I joined LifeArc I was immediately struck by the friendly, welcoming and supportive culture of the organisation. Personal growth is greatly emphasised and since joining I’ve received development in very diverse areas, such as financial management, licensing and venture creation as well as being involved in a wide range of fascinating science projects. These projects have been heavily involved and despite being outside of my comfort zone I have greatly enhanced my knowledge of technology transfer.

Alex Templar
Business Manager, Technology Transfer

LifeArc has provided me with opportunities to expand my interests, knowledge and responsibilities into new areas of science. I enjoy working where drug discovery research and charitable status are intertwined, and where there is a significant emphasis on collaboration, both in-house and with external partners. I’ve worked on a diverse range of stimulating and challenging multi-disciplinary projects with great colleagues, in very well-equipped labs and surroundings and very much feel that my contribution is valued.

Jon Large
Senior Scientist, Chemistry

Since joining LifeArc, my knowledge of intellectual property has broadened as I have been able to learn about different aspects and how other parties are involved, such as licensees and contributors. We are encouraged to challenge ourselves and speak up if we think something could be improved and I personally have been encouraged to take on more responsibility since joining. LifeArc is an open and friendly place where people are really interested in helping you. It is nice to work somewhere where people are passionate about the end result, trying to find and develop science that can really help people – especially the rare diseases.

Anna Cooke
Technology Transfer Administrator

I chose to join LifeArc after graduating from my chemistry degree because they are different. They bring together great scientific minds from across the globe and unite them with a common ethos; to help mankind. As a charity we have the opportunity to target treatments for diseases wherever the need is greatest. This allows us to have a significant impact and personally allows me to work on a diverse range of disease areas and targets. It has been a pleasure to start my scientific career at LifeArc.

Timur Avkiran
Scientist, Chemistry

LifeArc has given me fantastic opportunities for career development due to its dynamic and innovative working environment. The open plan working setting creates good opportunities for communications across both various departments and management layers, and the work ethos is very much a mixture of both academic and industrial elements which in my opinion makes this an ideal work place for a scientist.

Lone Friis
Team Leader, Biotherapeutics

I joined LifeArc following my PhD and am grateful for the opportunities that it has provided. The culture is incredibly supportive, valuing every employee as an individual, and the atmosphere in the offices and labs is very friendly and collaborative. The immediate impact our work has on patient lives through promoting the translation of early-stage drug discovery from bench to bedside and the breadth of research areas I am exposed to as part of my role are two key aspects that make my job incredibly rewarding.

Tanja Taylor
Therapeutic Review Team Manager

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  • Analyst, Opportunity Assessment Group (OAG)

    Job Description

    We currently have a two positions available for analysts educated to PhD level and with a strong biological research background to join our Opportunity Assessment Group. One is a permanent position, the other is fixed-term maternity cover. Both roles will require remote working under current government guidelines and will move to full-time office based positions in either London (preferred) or Stevenage once restrictions are lifted.

    The role

    Your role will involve performing scientific, technical, commercial and IP diligence. You will be expected to interact credibly with leading experts, scientists and clinicians within academia and the pharmaceutical industry. You will be able to clearly present the strengths and weaknesses of biomedical opportunities and will have excellent communication and report writing skills.

    The successful applicants will receive training to achieve full competency to carry out the role, so you will be expected to learn quickly to understand LifeArc’s processes for assessing competitive intelligence and the intellectual property landscape. Experience in biotech, pharma or technology transfer is not necessary but you should be able to demonstrate an interest in the factors that can influence success in drug discovery.

    You will be educated to PhD level from a strong biological research background, with evidence of academic excellence.

    Please click on ‘Read more’ for a more detailed job description, or send your CV and covering letter via ‘Apply Now’.

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    Location: London, stevenage
    Closing date: 05/02/2021
    Senior Project Manager

    Job Description

    We require a highly experienced Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for the management, strategic implementation and successful completion of scientific or technical projects and programmes within LifeArc. The role is based in Stevenage.

    The role requires both excellent scientific and technical understanding relevant to the field of therapeutic research or technology implementation, coupled with extensive cross-functional project management experience from the project to the programme level.

    The role

    To be considered for this role you must have the following experience:

    • Experience of early development and / or discovery research within the life-sciences industry
    • Practical experience of deploying project management tools to support project teams
    • Experience of operating through to program portfolio level
    • Prior Biopharma experience (>5 years)
    • Educated to at least BSc degree, Life Science subject strongly preferred.
    • Formal qualification in project management, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

    Please click on ‘Read more’ for a more detailed job description, or send your CV and covering letter via ‘Apply Now’.

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    Location: Stevenage
    Closing date: 05/02/2021
    Communications and Events Coordinator (maternity cover – 12-month contract)

    Job Description

    We are looking for a Communications and Events Coordinator as a 12-month contract for maternity cover. The role is based in London, initially working remotely in accordance with UK government guidelines.

    The role

    The Communications and Events Coordinator role is an important member of the Corporate Affairs team, which looks after LifeArc’s story and reputation. In this role you will help to organise and run events as well as the communications channels we use to connect with our employees. While we are currently working remotely, when we are back on site this role will based at our London offices in Lynton House, with some travel to other LifeArc and external sites as required.

    You will have:

    • A track record in organising conferences, running events, and coordinating exhibition stands
    • Demonstrable experience in managing digital channels, writing, and communicating with different audiences, including third parties
    • Experience in using SharePoint as an intranet
    • A qualification in communications with a particular interest in internal communications or relevant work experience
    • Knowledge of, and an interest in, the translation / life sciences research sector would an advantage
    • Attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task and show initiative are essential to this role
    • An eye for creativity, project management knowledge, and experience of working with design agencies would be advantageous

    Please click on ‘Read more’ for a more detailed job description, or send your CV and covering letter via ‘Apply Now’.

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    Location: London
    Closing date: 12/02/2021

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