# Director, Clinical Immunology

> OMass Therapeutics · Oxford, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-29

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Clinical

## Description

OMass Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Oxford discovering medicines against highly- validated target ecosystems, such as membrane proteins or intracellular complexes. The company’s unique OdyssION™ technology platform comprises novel biochemistry techniques, next-generation native mass spectrometry, and custom chemistry. OMass is advancing a pipeline of small-molecule therapeutics in rare diseases and immunological conditions that target solute carriers, complex-bound proteins, and GPCRs.

We are seeking a **Clinical Immunologist** to join our team. You will be part of a dynamic, innovative environment and become an integral part of our vision to address patients’ unmet needs while building Britain’s Biggest Biotech. You will provide internal and external-facing immunology clinical development expertise and leadership for the OMass immunology portfolio, reporting to the VP, Clinical Development, and _**collaborating**_ with a _**focused**_ and _**caring**_ team.

Discover the impactful work OMass delivers and explore our Employee Value Proposition here [https://www.omass.com/working-here](https://www.omass.com/working-here).

**Role Overview**

-   Partner with the Translational Pharmacology team to shape and deliver the company’s immunology strategy to develop a portfolio of differentiated and commercially viable immunology assets
-   Lead clinical development strategy, planning and execution for OMass pipeline of first-in-class immunology assets
-   Contribute to discovery and pre-clinical plans to deliver development candidates with highly differentiated target product profiles
-   Drive efforts to establish clinical biomarker plans to demonstrate early proof-of-mechanism and value generation for early immunology assets
-   Contribute to target identification and selection activities, including patient stratification strategies

## Requirements

**Essential Experience, Skills and Qualities**

-   MD or MD/PhD with significant experience in immunology and drug development, and a strong track record of advancing novel immunology drug candidates through clinical trials, preferably in a biotech setting
-   Industry recognition as a subject matter expert and extensive knowledge of immunology, particularly in autoimmune diseases
-   Experience in designing and overseeing clinical trials, including familiarity with regulatory requirements
-   Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multi-functional teams
-   Strong presentation skills with the ability to present at Board level and to external stakeholders with credibility and confidence
-   Strategic thinking capabilities and the ability to identify and solve complex problems

**Role Responsibilities**

-   Lead all aspects of clinical development planning from phase 1 to registration with a multidisciplinary team for immunology assets, rapidly and efficiently maximising candidate molecule potential and differentiation with scientific rigour, and delivering critical data required to make decisions at each key milestone
-   Lead a cross-functional clinical trial team to design and execute high-quality, innovative clinical studies within governance-approved timeline and budget commitments, collaborating effectively with internal colleagues and external partners
-   Collaborate with discovery and preclinical teams to develop and deliver insightful translational plans
-   Responsible for presentation of results and updates of projects at project, corporate and scientific meetings
-   Establish and manage relationships with key opinion leaders and patient organisations to gain and incorporate insights to inform clinical strategy and operational decisions
-   Engage in clinical development support across the portfolio
-   Support Business Development, including due diligence activities

## Benefits

OMass offers an excellent benefits package, including:

-   Competitive salary
-   Private Health Insurance
-   Health and well-being cashback scheme
-   Life Assurance and Income Protection
-   Participation in Employee Equity Scheme
-   25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
-   Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution
-   Learning and Development Opportunities
-   Company social events

Any queries relating to the role can be sent to [hr@omass.com](mailto:hr@omass.com).

OMass Therapeutics values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. We also have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work and live in the UK.

## Apply

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