Senior Manager, Medical Operations - Cell Therapy
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £380.0 to £580.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £380 - 580 P/D |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Uxbridge, London, UB1 1BT |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4778558_1773227245 |
Summary
Your new company
My client, a biotechnology company that develops cancer immunotherapy products with a primary focus on genetically engineered autologous CAR T cell therapy, has an opportunity for a Senior Manager, Medical Operations & Governance to join their team on a contract basis until the end of the year.
Inside IR35
PAYE: £386.96 - £503.05 p/d
Umbrella: £446.43 - £580.36 p/d
Onsite 3 days per week, Uxbridge
Your new role
This is a high-visibility opportunity to shape Medical Affairs operational excellence within a cutting-edge cell therapy organisation, driving grants governance, patient engagement capability, and strategic operations across global regions.You will lead the end-to-end Medical Grants process while supporting broader Medical Affairs operations. Partnering closely with medical leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliant, efficient, and high-quality execution of medical grants, governance activities, and operational initiatives.
What you'll need to succeed
- Advanced degree (MPH, PharmD, MBA, PhD) preferred
- Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
- Extensive hands-on experience in Medical Grants, Medical Affairs Operations, or Medical Governance
- Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in medical funding
- Proven project management and operational excellence capabilities
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across Medical, Legal, Compliance, and Finance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, with the ability to leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency, data handling, and workflow optimisation.
- Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
What you need to do now
Before you apply for this position, it is vital that you are in possession of a UK passport or relevant visa to work without restrictions in the UK and living in the UK.
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