Associate Director (Children’s and Young People’s Cancer Research)

Directorate: Research & Innovation

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London – Office‑based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: Tuesday 30th June 2026

Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application.

We exist to beat cancer. We’re looking for an exceptional and ambitious strategic leader to shape the future of children and young people’s cancer research. This is a high‑profile role leading a priority portfolio at scale – driving forward bold, transformative plans to transform outcomes, with a focus on better, kinder treatments. You’ll build powerful partnerships, influence globally, and bring together science, funding and collaboration to accelerate progress for young patien...