Careers

Why work for us?

Our Vision

Arming Cells. Against Cancer. For Good.

Our Mission

To Transform the Lives of People with Cancer by Designing and Delivering Cell Therapies

As a leader in T-cell therapy, we are at the forefront of immunotherapy research, and offer exciting career opportunities for those eager to join us and share in our passion for patients.

We’re at the forefront of immunotherapy research

Fifteen years ago, Adaptimmune scientists began to uncover the mysteries behind how immune cells recognize human disease. Today, the company has applied this expertise to build a superior proprietary T-cell engineering platform that enables the company to overcome common challenges of reprogramming the immune system to reverse disease processes. Adaptimmune is now at the forefront of transforming immunotherapy and developing a broad pipeline of optimized engineered T-cell therapies to treat cancer and other serious conditions.

We excel in fostering the right company culture for our people

We are proud to be have been awarded 'Great Places to Work UK' and 'Best Places to Work US' in 2020. For us, every employee matters as each of us contributes to achieving our mission. We strive to create a culture where people can develop and have a rewarding career with an inspiring purpose.

     

What’s it like working for us?

The passion we have for the patients in our clinical trials, our drive to succeed and our desire to make a difference is what makes working for Adaptimmune different. Every employee matters and each of us play a vital role in contributing to our mission every day.

We are a global family of diverse and talented individuals, united in our desire to transform the lives of people with cancer.

Immunotherapy is an innovative, challenging environment and we rise to that challenge. If you are looking for a pioneering company with an inspiring purpose, where your success is driven by your achievements and contribution, then Adaptimmune is the company for you.

We offer rewarding careers, with opportunities for development and unlocking your potential as part of a friendly and professional team. We are proud of what we have built and excited for our future. We would love to welcome you to our team.

If you want to learn more about our work culture visit our LinkedIn Life Page (click on the image below)

Elliot Norry - Chief Medical Officer

Who are we?

Our culture - it’s who we are, how we behave and what we believe.

Trusting

We value each other’s experience and views
We trust and respect each other as colleagues
We do not blame other people
We act with integrity

Brave

We are open-minded to different ways of doing things
We try, knowing not everything will succeed and we don’t have all the answers
We ensure quality is not compromised
We are comfortable with calculated risk

Collaborative

We recognize that all functions contribute to our success
We are accountable, working together as one team
We share our successes and failures/challenges
We pro-actively share information and listen to others’ ideas

Successful

We pro-actively seek out and propose solutions
We have an underlying drive to succeed
We take the time needed to solve things properly and with input from the right stakeholders
We ensure there is a sense of urgency

Honest

We are open and honest, acting with integrity
We all have a voice and can speak up
We are up front when errors or mistakes have been made
We listen to understand what people are saying

Inclusive

We work to ensure that our workplace is diverse and inclusive of all
We know our differences make us stronger
We hold ourselves accountable to creating a workplace where all of us feel seen, heard, and valued 

Trusting

We value each other’s experience and views
We trust and respect each other as colleagues
We do not blame other people
We act with integrity

Brave

We are open-minded to different ways of doing things
We try, knowing not everything will succeed and we don’t have all the answers
We ensure quality is not compromised
We are comfortable with calculated risk

Collaborative

We recognize that all functions contribute to our success
We are accountable, working together as one team
We share our successes and failures/challenges
We pro-actively share information and listen to others’ ideas

Successful

We pro-actively seek out and propose solutions
We have an underlying drive to succeed
We take the time needed to solve things properly and with input from the right stakeholders
We ensure there is a sense of urgency

Honest

We are open and honest, acting with integrity
We all have a voice and can speak up
We are up front when errors or mistakes have been made
We listen to understand what people are saying

Inclusive

We work to ensure that our workplace is diverse and inclusive of all
We know our differences make us stronger
We hold ourselves accountable to creating a workplace where all of us feel seen, heard, and valued 

What do we offer?

We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package with a philosophy of rewarding performance. An overview of everything we offer is outlined below.

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Medical and Dental Plans

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Paid Holidays

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Social Activities

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Family Leave

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Training and Development

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“As a Clinical Scientist at Adaptimmune, I collaborate with many functions to run a successful clinical trial that potentially could improve the life of someone with cancer. Every day, we accomplish a small step towards this goal.”

Amy Sauer
Associate Director

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“To be successful in my discipline, I approach science with honesty, integrity, transparency, and passion. I enjoy working in cross-functional groups with people from a wide range of backgrounds, sharing knowledge and ideas, assisting colleagues, and mentoring young scientists.”

Sara Boiani
Senior Scientist

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“To get more ethnic minorities into STEM, we need to engage with schools early on - with students but also with teachers, so they can support pupils on their career path. It's also important to see strong representation across all levels in the industry.
If I had seen someone like me pursuing a career in STEM, it would have inspired and helped change my perceptions earlier on in my life.”

Vanessa De Mello
Senior Scientist

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“I’m excited for the next wave of growth in our company which will be driven by our proprietary platform, next-gen products, and R&D efforts.”

Jaimin Shah
Deputy General Counsel, Legal

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“What makes Adaptimmune unique is that we are on the forefront of pioneer science, making a difference in cancer patients’ lives on a daily basis.”

Bill Bertrand
Chief Operating Officer

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Working at Adaptimmune is not a career, it’s a purpose. I am surrounded by intelligent and inspiring individuals working towards the same goal, in an environment that not only allows me to learn and grow, but also feel appreciated for my contributions.”

Cat Brandon
Senior Executive Assistant

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“I find the opportunity to contribute to such an important area, in a company focused on transforming the lives of people with cancer, to be professionally motivating and personally rewarding.”

Ann Mellott
Environmental Health and Safety Manager

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“One of the things I like about Adaptimmune is the company ethos and also the openness and ability to develop outside of your role to expand knowledge and confidence.”

Phillipa Casbon
Corporate EA & UK Support Team Leader

Diversity Statement

At Adaptimmune we embrace diversity and equality of opportunity. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or other legally protected category. It is our intent that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

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Please review the Adaptimmune Privacy Notice and consent form prior to submitting your application.

If you do not agree to the Privacy Notice please do not submit your details to Adaptimmune or apply for a role with us.   

Please ensure you answer the consent question within the application.  If you do not consent to your details being stored we will need to delete your details from the system and will not be able to progress your application. 


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  1. You have read and understood the statements made in the consent form and the ways in which your personal data will be stored and processed;
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  3. To the storing and processing of your personal information outside of the European Union and to the transfer of personal information between the EU and the United States;
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