Job Title: Associate Director | Translational Sciences Location: London, United Kingdom | Hybrid

Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent

Apsida Life Science is currently partnering with a well-funded, pre-clinical biotechnology company pioneering next-generation bispecific antibody-drug conjugates for cancer treatment. Backed by academic innovation and led by a seasoned scientific team, this start-up is driving the development of novel therapies with differentiated payloads and targeting capabilities. With a modular high-throughput discovery platform and its lead programme preparing to enter first-in-human studies, this is a rare opportunity to join a science-first environment where your translational expertise can shape early clinical success.

Responsibilities: Lead translational strategy across the bsADC pipeline using the “5 Rs” framework Design and interpret studies on payload mechanisms, internalisation kinetics, and bystander effect Oversee biomarker and PK/PD modelling and integration of DMPK, safety, and discovery data to support IND readiness Contribute to early clinical development including patient selection, protocol input, and site strategy Support KOL engageme...