Working life and benefits

As a world-leading cancer research organisation, The Institute of Cancer Research is a dynamic and exciting place to work. We provide exceptional opportunities for the best scientists, clinicians, and professional and administrative staff, as well as excellent academic and recreational facilities at our two London sites, in Chelsea and Sutton.

World-leading research institute

The ICR is the leading academic research centre in the UK. Effective industry collaboration and innovation in new medicines and technologies are at the heart of our approach to drive benefits for patients.

The ICR is ranked:

  • second for research quality, impact and environment*
  • first for biological sciences*
  • third for research impact*
  • first worldwide for the number of our publications cited in patents**
  • fourth worldwide for the citation rate of scientific research published across all fields**
  • fourth worldwide for top-cited research publications**
  • in the top five higher education institutions worldwide for academic influence and commercial impact** 

The majority of our employees work in research, but there are also important roles in scientific facilities, academic services, IT, fundraising, communication, human resources, and within our business and innovation office, which negotiates between ICR scientists and industry.

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We aim to make the discoveries that defeat cancer by attracting, retaining and developing the best minds with excellent benefits and working environments.

Just some of our current vacancies

Health Economist

  • Chelsea
  • Convergence Science Centre Scientific
  • £50,825 - £61,525 per annum
  • Fixed term

Under the guidance of Cancer Technology Catalyst team lead Dr Patrick Kierkegaard, we are seeking to recruit a Health Economist to pioneer evaluations at the CRUK Convergence Science Centre. Based in South Kensington, London, with travel to partner sites (The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, ICR Sutton, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust). The successful candidate will lead early-stage health economic modelling and health technology assessment (HTA) for cutting-edge oncology innovations, including precision drugs, diagnostics, treatments, clinical guidelines, and digital health technologies (DHTs). Department/Directorate Information The Cancer Research UK Convergence Science Centre (CSC) is a partnership between Imperial College London and The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) with funding from Cancer Research UK. Convergence research is driven by a societal need and utilises a deep integration across disciplines. Professor Axel Behrens is the Scientific Director of the CRUK Convergence Science Centre. This position of Health Economist is integrated within our Cancer Technology Catalyst team (CTC). The CTC is an initiative designed to expedite the journey of promising cancer technologies from concept to clinical impact. Led by a diverse team of experts, the CTC is committed to unlocking the full potential of innovative solutions and addressing the challenges inherent in bringing them to patients. By harnessing a collaborative Team Science approach, the CTC works closely with Principal Investigators and their teams to develop comprehensive evidence packages that not only inform robust value propositions for cancer technologies, but also strategically position them for successful clinical integration. About you Please see the attached job description for essential skills and qualifications for this role, and further information. What we offer A dynamic and supportive research environment Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities Collaboration with leading researchers in the field Competitive salary and pension We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Patrick Kierkegaard via [email protected].

Trial Statistician / Senior Trial Statistician

  • Sutton
  • Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit
  • £38,891 - £46,806 OR £47,634 - £52,324
  • Fixed term

The Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR-CTSU) is recruiting to its statistical team. We want to hear from you if you: • Like the challenge of analysing clinical trial datasets and want to become part of a statistical team that is dedicated to translating cutting-edge science into quality clinical trials that can transform cancer care • Want variety in your work and opportunities to apply and broaden your statistical knowledge across a number of therapeutic areas in oncology • Like to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team with like-minded statisticians, clinical investigators, translational analysts, bioinformaticians, and trial managers. Applications are now open for a Trial Statistician/Senior Trial Statistician position to join our team of over 20 Statisticians. This post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Statistician to work in a dynamic and supportive academic environment at one of the leading UK cancer trials units. Key Requirements The successful applicant will have a post-graduate qualification in statistics or an allied field (or a first degree in statistics along with practical experience in medical statistics). Additionally, they should demonstrate a solid understanding of clinical trials and experience in applying statistical methods to real-world data. Effective oral and written communication skills and enthusiasm for collaborating with researchers from different disciplines are essential. Department/Directorate Information ICR-CTSU manages an exciting portfolio of national and international phase II and III clinical trials and an expanding number of early phase I/II cancer trials. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team on the statistical development, oversight and analysis of a number of clinical trials within ICR-CTSU’s portfolio and the ICR/Royal Marsden Drug Development Unit’s early phase trials portfolio as well as on associated trials methodology research and translational biomarker research studies. We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. This is an office-based role. Requests for hybrid working (splitting time between our Sutton site and home) may be considered following successful completion of the probation period/key training and if the role allows. Flexible working options may be considered. For informal discussion about the Trial Statistician/Senior Trial Statistician post, please contact Lucy Kilburn (Principal Statistician), email: [email protected] For general queries about the recruitment process, please contact ICR-CTSU, email: [email protected].

Business Manager & Executive Assistant

  • Chelsea
  • Radiotherapy and Imaging
  • £51,500
  • Fixed term

About the Role We are seeking a Business Manager & Executive Assistant to join the Division of Radiotherapy & Imaging, on a fixed-term position. The successful candidate will provide highly efficient, proactive and comprehensive executive assistant and management support to aid the Head of Division in achieving their strategic and business objectives, working efficiently and effectively to enhance and support the overall Division. Key responsibilities include: Diary & Correspondence Management Servicing Meetings Travel Arrangements Operational Management Financial Management People Management Communication & Stakeholder Management About You We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented team player who will be able to make an immediate impact. Key skills and experience include: Excellent organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Proactive with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively Experience of working under pressure with strict deadlines What We Offer A supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for professional development and career progression Competitive salary and pension Department/Directorate Information The Division of Radiotherapy & Imaging includes the prestigious Cancer Research UK Cancer Imaging Centre, and overlaps with the Joint Department of Physics, which spans The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Joanna Panayiotou via email on [email protected].

Higher Scientific Officer

  • Sutton
  • Integrated Pathology
  • £39,805 - £49,023 per annum
  • Fixed term

Under the guidance of Dr Thomas Lund, we are seeking to recruit a Higher Scientific Officer to contribute to support with laboratory management and provide oversight of operations of the IPU labs, including Leica Bond 3 Automated Slide Stainers, Akoya PhenoImager HT (previously known as the Vectra Polaris) and Ventana Discovery Ultra. The role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary group, including clinical, scientific, and computational staff whose combined remit is to offer advanced pathology solutions to clinical research. This is an exciting opening in a recently established group at the forefront of clinical and academic research located in the world-renown ICR & RMH. The successful candidate will play a key role in the establishment and maintenance of SOPs, whenever necessary, coordination of provision of reagents, quality control and quality assurance of scientific data from all projects. In addition, the HSO is expected to support all aspects of histopathology related to a range of research projects in our established, advanced translational research laboratory in the field of complex (IHC/RNA-ISH/mIF) tissue hybridisation technologies. The post holder will work alongside a team of Biomedical Scientists, three Research Scientists/HSOs and a Senior Scientific Officer (SSO). The right candidate is expected to perform a variety of tasks that may include but are not restricted to: a) Staining of pathology slides using manual and automated methodology; b) Scanning of pathology slides stained using a variety of methods; c) Maintaining a high level of QA/QC of image quality About you The successful candidate must have: PhD in Biological Sciences, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Pathology, or a similar discipline Up-to-date knowledge of the current literature in cancer immunology, cancer therapies and the tumour microenvironment would be desirable Good laboratory skills, with experience in working in a collaborative environment Experience in tissue handling and processing, histological techniques, IHC, mIF, ISH, microscopy and digital image capturing Experience of using and maintaining SOPs based on these techniques Experience with training other members of staff Hands-on experience with using the Leica Bond 3 and/or the Akoya PhenoImager HT would be desirable Department/Directorate Information Team: Integrated Pathology Unit Directorate: Cancer Biology https://www.icr.ac.uk/research-and-discoveries/royal-marsden-centres/joint-integrated-pathology-unit https://www.cancerbrc.org/integrated-pathology-unit What we offer A dynamic and supportive research environment Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities Collaboration with leading researchers in the field Competitive salary and pension We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Dr Marta Vergnano or Dr Thomas Lund via email on [email protected] or [email protected].