About Maxion
Maxion Therapeutics is a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to developing groundbreaking biologic medicines for diseases with unmet needs, driven by ion channel and GPCR dysfunction. Our innovative KnotBody® technology empowers us to create potent, selective, and durable antibody therapeutics. This technology merges millions of years of cysteine-rich mini-protein ('Knottin') evolution with cutting-edge antibody engineering, addressing pivotal challenges in ion channel/GPCR drug discovery.
Situated at Unity Campus in Cambridge, UK, Maxion Therapeutics fosters a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment underpinned by our scientific founders, who are trailblazers in antibody engineering. Led by our CEO, Dr Arndt Schottelius, our experienced leadership team boasts a stellar track record. Dr Schottelius has held senior leadership positions, successfully advancing therapeutics from research to late-stage clinical development and building valuable portfolios of drug candidates and pharma partnerships. Maxion’s co-founders, Dr John McCafferty (CTO) and Dr Aneesh Karatt Vellatt (CSO), previously co-founded IONTAS, and together invented KnotBody® technology. Dr McCafferty is also renowned for co-inventing antibody phage display, which contributed to the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry (awarded to his co-inventor Sir Gregory Winter), and co-founding Cambridge Antibody Technology.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and hands-on IT Manager to oversee day-to-day IT operations and support both scientific and operational activities. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the successful candidate will lead IT operations and contribute to shaping IT strategy, ensuring systems are reliable, secure, and scalable.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector, including working in a clinical-stage company, and a proven track record in implementing best-practice cyber and data security safeguards. The role is suited to individuals who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment and who demonstrate agility, flexibility, and a positive, can-do attitude to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee daily IT operations, prioritising workloads and resolving user issues with accounts, devices, software, AV, and connectivity.
- Manage IT infrastructure and architecture, including M365, Azure, EDR, networking, backups, storage, and the lifecycle of IT assets.
- Implement and maintain strong cybersecurity measures, achieving and sustaining Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
- Plan, execute, and deliver IT projects, system upgrades, integrations, and process improvements.
- Lead onboarding and offboarding processes, including account creation/removal, device allocation, access management, and internal AV systems.
- Develop, maintain, and enforce IT policies, SOPs, and vendor contracts while managing budgets and procurement.
- Collaborate with internal teams to optimise workflows, support data storage/backup strategies for scientific datasets, and drive digital transformation initiatives.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years’ IT experience in biotech or life sciences, (ideally in clinical-stage companies).
- Strong hands-on technical skills across Microsoft AD/Azure/365, networking, VMware, cloud infrastructure, databases, and storage.
- Experience with endpoint management, EDR/AV, patching, device encryption, and Linux/Unix administration.
- Proven cybersecurity expertise, including implementing controls and obtaining relevant certifications.
- Experience of implementing data classification polices and associated procedures
- Experience deploying and managing IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, and identity systems.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, able to manage processes end-to-end and explain technical topics to non-technical staff.
- Experience managing external IT providers/MSPs and maintaining thorough documentation, policies, SOPs, and asset registers.
Additional desired skills (non-essential):
- Familiarity with GxP, QMS systems, data integrity, or other regulated environments
What can we offer you?
- A competitive salary based on experience
- A comprehensive benefits package including generous pension contribution, Private Life and Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, participation in the company Share Option Scheme, and more.
- Located in a state-of-the art Science Park with easy access to Cambridge by car, train and bus, and offering on-site gym, cafe, and a vibrant social community.
- Working alongside an innovative team of scientists, including the founders, who are Key Opinion Leaders in the field.
- A supportive work environment with a key focus on fostering collaborative working environment within a friendly team.
To apply for this position, click on the link to upload your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for this role, including your salary expectations.
This is a permanent position.
Agencies: We are recruiting this role directly with our in-house talent team, so do not need support from agencies. We also have our own preferred suppliers list which is not being reviewed for additions in the next 12 months.
