Are you an experienced Senior Regulatory CMC Consultant? Do you have hands-on CMC development experience in the pre-approval phase? Do you have IMPD/IND authoring experience? If so, this could be the role for you! We are recruiting for a Senior Regulatory CMC Consultant to join a leading Regulatory Consultancy business based in Munich on a permanent basis. Full relocation packages are available. Remote working in Europe will be considered for very senior candidates. Our client offers full flexibility to manage your own workload within a professional and friendly working environment that is truly unique. The successful candidate will become the quality expert in our clients team, providing knowledge on broad range of drug substances from small molecules to synthetic oligonucleotides to biologicals, and drug products from solid orals to sterile solutions to nanoparticulate formulations. Responsibilities: Provide advice to clients on quality aspects of drug development and regulatory requirements, in close collaboration with cross-functional experts from the team. Ensure that the content of CMC work-packages and documentation are phase appropriate, meet regulatory expectations and enable approval of regulatory submissions. Preparation of quality sections for MAA and BLA/NDA as well as for IMPD and IND. Perform gap analyses of client-provided packages. Identify critical CMC development issues and develop strategies for their resolution. Support due diligence processes. Prepare briefing packages for agency meetings (e.g. scientific advice, oral explanation, EoP2) and conduct such meetings together with the client. Management of operational and strategical aspects with CDMOs. Coordination of filing activities within the cross-functional team and with contributing parties. Continued observance of regulatory guidance and regulations. Requirements: PhD or master?s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, Biochemistry, Biology or comparable. At least five years in a scientific/technical CMC development or CMC - regulatory affairs function. Experience with regulatory filings (IND/IMPD, BLA/NDA/MAA). Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English. German language skills are a plus. Experience with CMC and regulatory requirements for all development stages, from pre-clinical to Phase III or commercial. Highly motivated team player with strong interpersonal abilities. Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Willingness to travel moderately (Meetings with clients, agencies or CMOs). Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Senior Regulatory CMC Consultant? Do you have hands-on CMC development experience in the pre-approval phase? Do you have IMPD/IND authoring experience? If so, this could be the role for you! We are recruiting for a Senior Regulatory CMC Consultant to join a leading Regulatory Consultancy business based in Munich on a permanent basis. Full relocation packages are available. Remote working in Europe will be considered for very senior candidates. Our client offers full flexibility to manage your own workload within a professional and friendly working environment that is truly unique. The successful candidate will become the quality expert in our clients team, providing knowledge on broad range of drug substances from small molecules to synthetic oligonucleotides to biologicals, and drug products from solid orals to sterile solutions to nanoparticulate formulations. Responsibilities: Provide advice to clients on quality aspects of drug development and regulatory requirements, in close collaboration with cross-functional experts from the team. Ensure that the content of CMC work-packages and documentation are phase appropriate, meet regulatory expectations and enable approval of regulatory submissions. Preparation of quality sections for MAA and BLA/NDA as well as for IMPD and IND. Perform gap analyses of client-provided packages. Identify critical CMC development issues and develop strategies for their resolution. Support due diligence processes. Prepare briefing packages for agency meetings (e.g. scientific advice, oral explanation, EoP2) and conduct such meetings together with the client. Management of operational and strategical aspects with CDMOs. Coordination of filing activities within the cross-functional team and with contributing parties. Continued observance of regulatory guidance and regulations. Requirements: PhD or master?s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, Biochemistry, Biology or comparable. At least five years in a scientific/technical CMC development or CMC - regulatory affairs function. Experience with regulatory filings (IND/IMPD, BLA/NDA/MAA). Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English. German language skills are a plus. Experience with CMC and regulatory requirements for all development stages, from pre-clinical to Phase III or commercial. Highly motivated team player with strong interpersonal abilities. Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Willingness to travel moderately (Meetings with clients, agencies or CMOs). Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Chair in Drug Discovery Department Faculty of Science Salary Starting from £75,182, rising to £138,905 Contract Type Full Time, Open Ended Closing Date Tuesday 26 May 2026 About the role The Departments of Life Sciences and Chemistry are seeking an exceptional research leader to join us as Chair in Drug Discovery, a strategic joint appointment across the two departments that will help shape the future of therapeutic innovation at Bath and play a central role in the new Centre for Drug Discovery (CDD). CDD is a major cross-faculty initiative bringing together chemists, biologists, data scientists and engineers to accelerate drug discovery through innovation in synthesis, screening, computation and translation. The Centre will focus on emerging modalities and enabling technologies from cyclic small molecules, peptides, antibodies and macrocycles, exploring new 3D chemical space to AI-guided synthesis, flow automation and direct-to-biology screening. By integrating Bath's strengths in synthetic chemistry, chemical and structural biology and advanced delivery science, the CDD will offer a distinctive environment for developing next-generation molecular tools and therapeutic leads. About you: Demonstrate inclusive leadership and a commitment to fostering a diverse research environment Have a strong track record of internationally recognised research in drug discovery Are passionate about collaboration across disciplines and sectors Can mentor and support researchers at all career stages, including Bath Prize Fellows Engage with industry and innovation networks to translate discoveries into real-world impact Can teach aspects of drug discovery in both lectures and laboratory classes and contribute to our PGT course on Drug Discovery (joint between the departments of Chemistry and Life Sciences), maintaining the University's high standards in teaching and learning, and its inclusive and supportive learning environment While we encourage applications from a range of backgrounds, we particularly welcome candidates whose research aligns with one or more of the following areas: Medicinal chemistry for emerging modalities such as peptides, molecular glues, PROTACs, ADCs or covalent inhibitors Innovative screening approaches, e.g. DNA-encoded libraries, affinity-selection mass spectrometry, chemoproteomics or AI/ML-driven virtual screening Computational drug discovery, including molecular design, macrocycle conformations, docking, or predictive models for permeability and pharmacokinetics About Drug Discovery at Bath Drug discovery at Bath is driven by close integration between the Departments of Life Sciences and Chemistry, uniting expertise in peptide design, synthetic chemistry, chemoproteomics and computational modelling. Core strengths include chemical and structural biology, pharmacology and antibiotic discovery, with projects spanning early-stage molecular design through to pre-clinical mechanism-of-action studies. Life Sciences provides cutting-edge laboratories for molecular and cellular biology, microbiology and pharmaceutical sciences, including tissue-culture suites, automated liquid handling and a zebrafish facility for in vivo pharmacology. Chemistry complements this with world-class infrastructure for automated and flow synthesis, compound characterisation (MS, NMR, DReaM Facility) and access to Bath's High-Performance Computing and AI/ML platforms for virtual screening and molecular design. Both departments have a strong track record in innovation with a number of spin-out companies. The new appointment will join a vibrant cross-faculty community engaging with industry, the regional GW4 innovation network and an opportunity to benefit from the South-West Life Science network. Together, these resources offer an exceptional environment for innovative researchers to develop and test new approaches to molecular discovery. Informal enquiries & application For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Amanda Mackenzie, Head of Life Sciences or Professor Matthew Jones, Head of Chemistry. Please ensure applications are submitted via the University's online system. Alongside the online form, upload a full CV. This is a full-time role (36.5 hours per week). Interviews for this position will take place on 22 and 23 June 2026 (a 2-day process). We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment for all staff, including mentorship and flexible working arrangements. The Departments of Life Science, Chemistry and the University currently hold Athena SWAN Silver awards, and we are working to further improve equality, diversity and inclusion for the benefit of all staff. If you would like to discuss any issues or other aspects of the working environment with a member of staff who is not involved in the recruitment process, please contact Prof Stephen Husbands, Director of Research in the Department of Life Sciences. What we can offer you: We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us, and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer: Free counselling services through Health Assured Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Staff discount at Team Bath gym Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees Staff discount on language courses Generous employer contributory pension schemes Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities, including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath Local discounts and more A family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce Relocation allowance Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses Find out more about our benefits on our website and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work, as well as following us on X and LinkedIn. Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship, and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage. Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Chair in Drug Discovery Department Faculty of Science Salary Starting from £75,182, rising to £138,905 Contract Type Full Time, Open Ended Closing Date Tuesday 26 May 2026 About the role The Departments of Life Sciences and Chemistry are seeking an exceptional research leader to join us as Chair in Drug Discovery, a strategic joint appointment across the two departments that will help shape the future of therapeutic innovation at Bath and play a central role in the new Centre for Drug Discovery (CDD). CDD is a major cross-faculty initiative bringing together chemists, biologists, data scientists and engineers to accelerate drug discovery through innovation in synthesis, screening, computation and translation. The Centre will focus on emerging modalities and enabling technologies from cyclic small molecules, peptides, antibodies and macrocycles, exploring new 3D chemical space to AI-guided synthesis, flow automation and direct-to-biology screening. By integrating Bath's strengths in synthetic chemistry, chemical and structural biology and advanced delivery science, the CDD will offer a distinctive environment for developing next-generation molecular tools and therapeutic leads. About you: Demonstrate inclusive leadership and a commitment to fostering a diverse research environment Have a strong track record of internationally recognised research in drug discovery Are passionate about collaboration across disciplines and sectors Can mentor and support researchers at all career stages, including Bath Prize Fellows Engage with industry and innovation networks to translate discoveries into real-world impact Can teach aspects of drug discovery in both lectures and laboratory classes and contribute to our PGT course on Drug Discovery (joint between the departments of Chemistry and Life Sciences), maintaining the University's high standards in teaching and learning, and its inclusive and supportive learning environment While we encourage applications from a range of backgrounds, we particularly welcome candidates whose research aligns with one or more of the following areas: Medicinal chemistry for emerging modalities such as peptides, molecular glues, PROTACs, ADCs or covalent inhibitors Innovative screening approaches, e.g. DNA-encoded libraries, affinity-selection mass spectrometry, chemoproteomics or AI/ML-driven virtual screening Computational drug discovery, including molecular design, macrocycle conformations, docking, or predictive models for permeability and pharmacokinetics About Drug Discovery at Bath Drug discovery at Bath is driven by close integration between the Departments of Life Sciences and Chemistry, uniting expertise in peptide design, synthetic chemistry, chemoproteomics and computational modelling. Core strengths include chemical and structural biology, pharmacology and antibiotic discovery, with projects spanning early-stage molecular design through to pre-clinical mechanism-of-action studies. Life Sciences provides cutting-edge laboratories for molecular and cellular biology, microbiology and pharmaceutical sciences, including tissue-culture suites, automated liquid handling and a zebrafish facility for in vivo pharmacology. Chemistry complements this with world-class infrastructure for automated and flow synthesis, compound characterisation (MS, NMR, DReaM Facility) and access to Bath's High-Performance Computing and AI/ML platforms for virtual screening and molecular design. Both departments have a strong track record in innovation with a number of spin-out companies. The new appointment will join a vibrant cross-faculty community engaging with industry, the regional GW4 innovation network and an opportunity to benefit from the South-West Life Science network. Together, these resources offer an exceptional environment for innovative researchers to develop and test new approaches to molecular discovery. Informal enquiries & application For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Amanda Mackenzie, Head of Life Sciences or Professor Matthew Jones, Head of Chemistry. Please ensure applications are submitted via the University's online system. Alongside the online form, upload a full CV. This is a full-time role (36.5 hours per week). Interviews for this position will take place on 22 and 23 June 2026 (a 2-day process). We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment for all staff, including mentorship and flexible working arrangements. The Departments of Life Science, Chemistry and the University currently hold Athena SWAN Silver awards, and we are working to further improve equality, diversity and inclusion for the benefit of all staff. If you would like to discuss any issues or other aspects of the working environment with a member of staff who is not involved in the recruitment process, please contact Prof Stephen Husbands, Director of Research in the Department of Life Sciences. What we can offer you: We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us, and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer: Free counselling services through Health Assured Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Staff discount at Team Bath gym Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees Staff discount on language courses Generous employer contributory pension schemes Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities, including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath Local discounts and more A family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce Relocation allowance Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses Find out more about our benefits on our website and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work, as well as following us on X and LinkedIn. Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship, and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage. Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
Prize Fellow in Drug Discovery Department Life Sciences Salary Starting from £47,389, rising to £56,535 Contract Type Full Time, Fixed Term Closing Date Tuesday 26 May 2026 Prize Fellowship in Drug Discovery The Departments of Life Sciences and Chemistry invite applications for a Prize Fellowship in Drug Discovery, an exceptional opportunity for an emerging research leader to develop an independent, internationally recognised programme at the interface of chemistry and biology. The position will be run as a joint appointment across the two departments. This prestigious Fellowship is aligned with the new Centre for Drug Discovery (CDD), a cross-faculty initiative bringing together chemists, biologists, data scientists and engineers to accelerate drug discovery through innovation in synthesis, screening, computation and translation. CDD will focus on emerging modalities and enabling technologies from cyclic small molecules, peptides, antibodies and macrocycles that explore new 3D chemical space, to AI-guided synthesis, flow automation and direct-to-biology screening. By coupling Bath's strengths in synthetic chemistry, chemical and structural biology, and advanced delivery science, the Centre will provide a distinctive environment for developing next-generation molecular tools and therapeutic leads. We seek a creative and collaborative scientist tackling fundamental challenges in contemporary drug discovery, ideally with a strong grounding in chemistry and an interest in applying molecular or computational technologies to biological problems. While we encourage applications from a range of backgrounds, we particularly welcome candidates whose research aligns with one or more of the following areas: Medicinal chemistry for emerging modalities such as peptides, molecular glues, PROTACs, ADCs or covalent inhibitors Innovative screening approaches, e.g. DNA-encoded libraries, affinity-selection mass spectrometry, chemoproteomics or AI/ML-driven virtual screening Computational drug discovery, including molecular design, macrocycle conformations, docking, or predictive models for permeability and pharmacokinetics About the Prize Fellowship The Bath Prize Fellowship offers three years of protected research time and the opportunity for a permanent academic appointment, subject to performance. Fellows will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories for automation, high-throughput synthesis, compound screening and advanced computation, and will join a vibrant cross-faculty community engaging with industry, the regional GW4 innovation network and an opportunity to benefit from the South-West Life Science network. About Drug Discovery at Bath Drug discovery at Bath is driven by close integration between the Departments of Life Sciences and Chemistry, uniting expertise in peptide design, synthetic chemistry, chemoproteomics and computational modelling. Core strengths include chemical and structural biology, pharmacology and antibiotic discovery, with projects spanning early-stage molecular design through to pre-clinical mechanism-of-action studies. Life Sciences provides cutting-edge laboratories for molecular and cellular biology, microbiology and pharmaceutical sciences, including tissue-culture suites, automated liquid handling and a zebrafish facility for in vivo pharmacology. Chemistry complements this with world-class infrastructure for automated and flow synthesis, compound characterisation (MS, NMR, DReaM Facility) and access to Bath's High-Performance Computing and AI/ML platforms for virtual screening and molecular design. Both departments have a strong track record in innovation with a number of spin-out companies. Together, these resources offer an exceptional environment for innovative researchers to develop and test new approaches to molecular discovery. Informal enquiries & application For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Scott Lovell, Life Sciences or Dr Alex Cresswell, Chemistry, co-leads of the Bath Centre for Drug Discovery. Please ensure applications are submitted via the University's online system. Alongside the online form, please upload a full CV. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment for all staff, including mentorship and flexible working arrangements. The Departments of Life Science, Chemistry and the University currently hold Athena SWAN Silver awards, and we are working to further improve equality, diversity and inclusion for the benefit of all staff. If you would like to discuss any issues or other aspects of the working environment with a member of staff who is not involved in the recruitment process, please contact Prof Stephen Husbands, Director of Research in the Department of Life Sciences. What we can offer you: We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us, and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer: Free counselling services through Health Assured Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Staff discount at Team Bath gym Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees Staff discount on language courses Generous employer contributory pension schemes Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities, including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath Local discounts and more A family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce Relocation allowance Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses Find out more about our benefits on our website and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work, as well as following us on X and LinkedIn. Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship, and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage. Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Prize Fellow in Drug Discovery Department Life Sciences Salary Starting from £47,389, rising to £56,535 Contract Type Full Time, Fixed Term Closing Date Tuesday 26 May 2026 Prize Fellowship in Drug Discovery The Departments of Life Sciences and Chemistry invite applications for a Prize Fellowship in Drug Discovery, an exceptional opportunity for an emerging research leader to develop an independent, internationally recognised programme at the interface of chemistry and biology. The position will be run as a joint appointment across the two departments. This prestigious Fellowship is aligned with the new Centre for Drug Discovery (CDD), a cross-faculty initiative bringing together chemists, biologists, data scientists and engineers to accelerate drug discovery through innovation in synthesis, screening, computation and translation. CDD will focus on emerging modalities and enabling technologies from cyclic small molecules, peptides, antibodies and macrocycles that explore new 3D chemical space, to AI-guided synthesis, flow automation and direct-to-biology screening. By coupling Bath's strengths in synthetic chemistry, chemical and structural biology, and advanced delivery science, the Centre will provide a distinctive environment for developing next-generation molecular tools and therapeutic leads. We seek a creative and collaborative scientist tackling fundamental challenges in contemporary drug discovery, ideally with a strong grounding in chemistry and an interest in applying molecular or computational technologies to biological problems. While we encourage applications from a range of backgrounds, we particularly welcome candidates whose research aligns with one or more of the following areas: Medicinal chemistry for emerging modalities such as peptides, molecular glues, PROTACs, ADCs or covalent inhibitors Innovative screening approaches, e.g. DNA-encoded libraries, affinity-selection mass spectrometry, chemoproteomics or AI/ML-driven virtual screening Computational drug discovery, including molecular design, macrocycle conformations, docking, or predictive models for permeability and pharmacokinetics About the Prize Fellowship The Bath Prize Fellowship offers three years of protected research time and the opportunity for a permanent academic appointment, subject to performance. Fellows will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories for automation, high-throughput synthesis, compound screening and advanced computation, and will join a vibrant cross-faculty community engaging with industry, the regional GW4 innovation network and an opportunity to benefit from the South-West Life Science network. About Drug Discovery at Bath Drug discovery at Bath is driven by close integration between the Departments of Life Sciences and Chemistry, uniting expertise in peptide design, synthetic chemistry, chemoproteomics and computational modelling. Core strengths include chemical and structural biology, pharmacology and antibiotic discovery, with projects spanning early-stage molecular design through to pre-clinical mechanism-of-action studies. Life Sciences provides cutting-edge laboratories for molecular and cellular biology, microbiology and pharmaceutical sciences, including tissue-culture suites, automated liquid handling and a zebrafish facility for in vivo pharmacology. Chemistry complements this with world-class infrastructure for automated and flow synthesis, compound characterisation (MS, NMR, DReaM Facility) and access to Bath's High-Performance Computing and AI/ML platforms for virtual screening and molecular design. Both departments have a strong track record in innovation with a number of spin-out companies. Together, these resources offer an exceptional environment for innovative researchers to develop and test new approaches to molecular discovery. Informal enquiries & application For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Scott Lovell, Life Sciences or Dr Alex Cresswell, Chemistry, co-leads of the Bath Centre for Drug Discovery. Please ensure applications are submitted via the University's online system. Alongside the online form, please upload a full CV. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment for all staff, including mentorship and flexible working arrangements. The Departments of Life Science, Chemistry and the University currently hold Athena SWAN Silver awards, and we are working to further improve equality, diversity and inclusion for the benefit of all staff. If you would like to discuss any issues or other aspects of the working environment with a member of staff who is not involved in the recruitment process, please contact Prof Stephen Husbands, Director of Research in the Department of Life Sciences. What we can offer you: We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us, and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer: Free counselling services through Health Assured Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Staff discount at Team Bath gym Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees Staff discount on language courses Generous employer contributory pension schemes Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities, including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath Local discounts and more A family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce Relocation allowance Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses Find out more about our benefits on our website and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work, as well as following us on X and LinkedIn. Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship, and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage. Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
A biotechnology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist in Automation/Medicinal Chemistry to enhance its drug discovery efforts. This lab-based position will involve designing synthetic routes and collaborating with chemists on advanced projects. Ideal candidates will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent experience, with strong expertise in automation and a proven ability to lead impactful drug discovery programs. The role offers a competitive salary range of £70,400 to £93,500, along with bonuses and a benefits package.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
A biotechnology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist in Automation/Medicinal Chemistry to enhance its drug discovery efforts. This lab-based position will involve designing synthetic routes and collaborating with chemists on advanced projects. Ideal candidates will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent experience, with strong expertise in automation and a proven ability to lead impactful drug discovery programs. The role offers a competitive salary range of £70,400 to £93,500, along with bonuses and a benefits package.
Your work will change lives. Including your own. The Impact You'll Make We are seeking an experienced Senior Scientist in Automation/Medicinal Chemistry to accelerate our internal and partnership drug discovery portfolio. This role, bridging AI-enabled design and cutting-edge automated synthesis, is central to our mission. Operating our Milton Park site, you will take ownership for delivery of compounds through our state-of-the-art Automation Studio and, by collaborating closely with drug designers, drive impactful outcomes for drug discovery programs within our pipeline. You will have a track record of leadership from the lab, and combine deep medicinal and synthetic chemistry expertise with a commitment to modernizing the drug discovery process. A self-starter who can lead effectively from the bench and operate strategically. In this role, you will: Design, prioritise, and tactically execute synthetic routes for small molecule targets, strategically using our Chemistry Automation Platform, our well-equipped traditional synthesis laboratories and CRO support to meet project goals on tight timelines. Build a strong collaborative partnership with computational and medicinal chemists to use the full capabilities of both the Centaur Chemist (design) and Chemistry Automation (synthesis) platforms including optimising methodologies, workflows, and best practices. Adapt core synthetic medicinal chemistry tactics onto the automation platform by collaborating with software developers and module owners, validating feasibility, defining safe and scalable conditions, and documenting processes clearly for reuse. Act as primary medicinal chemist supporting a drug discovery project accountable for deliverables and ensuring successful outcomes, working with a senior project lead for program level strategy. The Team You'll Join You'll join the Milton Park based Chemistry Automation group, a multidisciplinary team of chemists and automation specialists who partner closely with discovery and platform teams across Recursion. The group operates a state-of-the-art Chemistry Automation Platform supported by well-equipped synthesis and spectroscopy laboratories, that combines automated synthesis and purification, high-throughput experimentation, and integrated analytical workflows to deliver high-quality small-molecule synthesis for our discovery portfolio. You will work closely with the drug design groups as part of the wider chemistry function, and be embedded into a program team tasked with advancing internal or partnership drug discovery programs leveraging the Recursion platform. The Experience You'll Need Ph.D. in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry, or a BSc/MSc degree with equivalent industry experience. In addition, significant relevant industry experience and evidence of impact. Proven ability to design, prioritize, and tactically execute small molecule drug discovery, including expertise in route design, optimising challenging reaction conditions and prosecuting medicinal chemistry with automated synthesis. Experience in the application of automation in synthesis in an industrial setting (e.g. use of liquid handling or powder dispensing for library synthesis, HTE for reaction optimisation, flow chemistry) with enthusiasm to work directly with automated systems. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to influence and work cross-functionally to ensure alignment on priorities, facilitating collaboration. Fluency in modern medicinal and computational chemistry software tools such as workflow builders, basic cheminformatics packages, structure based design and data visualisation tools. Working Location & Compensation: This is a lab-based role in our Milton Park site. Employees are expected to work on-site 100% of the time, with occasional flexibility. At Recursion, we believe that every employee should be compensated fairly. Based on the skill and level of experience required for this role, the estimated current annual base range for this role is £70,400to £93,500. You will also be eligible for an annual bonus and equity compensation, as well as a comprehensive benefits package. The Values We Hope You Share: We act boldly with integrity. We are unconstrained in our thinking, take calculated risks, and push boundaries, but never at the expense of ethics, science, or trust. We care deeply and engage directly. Caring means holding a deep sense of responsibility and respect - showing up, speaking honestly, and taking action. We learn actively and adapt rapidly. Progress comes from doing. We experiment, test, and refine, embracing iteration over perfection. We move with urgency because patients are waiting. Speed isn't about rushing but about moving the needle every day. We take ownership and accountability. Through ownership and accountability, we enable trust and autonomy-leaders take accountability for decisive action, and teams own outcomes together. We are One Recursion. True cross-functional collaboration is about trust, clarity, humility, and impact. Through sharing, we can be greater than the sum of our individual capabilities. Our values underpin the employee experience at Recursion. They are the character and personality of the company demonstrated through how we communicate, support one another, spend our time, make decisions, and celebrate collectively. More About Recursion Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX) is a clinical-stage TechBio company decoding biology to radically improve lives. Recursion is advancing a portfolio of differentiated investigational medicines across its wholly owned and partnered pipeline in oncology, rare disease, neuroscience, immunology, and other therapeutic areas with significant unmet need. Enabling its mission is the Recursion OS, an AI-native, end-to-end drug discovery and development platform integrating biology, chemistry, and clinical development into a unified intelligence system. Powered by proprietary multimodal data, purpose-built AI models, and bilingual teams fluent in both science and AI, the Recursion OS is designed to translate complex science into medicines that matter - faster, better, and at scale - for patients who are waiting. Recursion's platform infrastructure is anchored in Salt Lake City, Utah and Milton Park, Oxfordshire, where its automated biology and chemistry laboratories generate proprietary data at industrial scale. Recursion also maintains offices in New York, Montréal, and London, three global hubs for talent and leadership at the intersection of AI and scientific innovation. Learn more at , or connect on X and LinkedIn. Recursion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, local, or provincial human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Your work will change lives. Including your own. The Impact You'll Make We are seeking an experienced Senior Scientist in Automation/Medicinal Chemistry to accelerate our internal and partnership drug discovery portfolio. This role, bridging AI-enabled design and cutting-edge automated synthesis, is central to our mission. Operating our Milton Park site, you will take ownership for delivery of compounds through our state-of-the-art Automation Studio and, by collaborating closely with drug designers, drive impactful outcomes for drug discovery programs within our pipeline. You will have a track record of leadership from the lab, and combine deep medicinal and synthetic chemistry expertise with a commitment to modernizing the drug discovery process. A self-starter who can lead effectively from the bench and operate strategically. In this role, you will: Design, prioritise, and tactically execute synthetic routes for small molecule targets, strategically using our Chemistry Automation Platform, our well-equipped traditional synthesis laboratories and CRO support to meet project goals on tight timelines. Build a strong collaborative partnership with computational and medicinal chemists to use the full capabilities of both the Centaur Chemist (design) and Chemistry Automation (synthesis) platforms including optimising methodologies, workflows, and best practices. Adapt core synthetic medicinal chemistry tactics onto the automation platform by collaborating with software developers and module owners, validating feasibility, defining safe and scalable conditions, and documenting processes clearly for reuse. Act as primary medicinal chemist supporting a drug discovery project accountable for deliverables and ensuring successful outcomes, working with a senior project lead for program level strategy. The Team You'll Join You'll join the Milton Park based Chemistry Automation group, a multidisciplinary team of chemists and automation specialists who partner closely with discovery and platform teams across Recursion. The group operates a state-of-the-art Chemistry Automation Platform supported by well-equipped synthesis and spectroscopy laboratories, that combines automated synthesis and purification, high-throughput experimentation, and integrated analytical workflows to deliver high-quality small-molecule synthesis for our discovery portfolio. You will work closely with the drug design groups as part of the wider chemistry function, and be embedded into a program team tasked with advancing internal or partnership drug discovery programs leveraging the Recursion platform. The Experience You'll Need Ph.D. in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry, or a BSc/MSc degree with equivalent industry experience. In addition, significant relevant industry experience and evidence of impact. Proven ability to design, prioritize, and tactically execute small molecule drug discovery, including expertise in route design, optimising challenging reaction conditions and prosecuting medicinal chemistry with automated synthesis. Experience in the application of automation in synthesis in an industrial setting (e.g. use of liquid handling or powder dispensing for library synthesis, HTE for reaction optimisation, flow chemistry) with enthusiasm to work directly with automated systems. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to influence and work cross-functionally to ensure alignment on priorities, facilitating collaboration. Fluency in modern medicinal and computational chemistry software tools such as workflow builders, basic cheminformatics packages, structure based design and data visualisation tools. Working Location & Compensation: This is a lab-based role in our Milton Park site. Employees are expected to work on-site 100% of the time, with occasional flexibility. At Recursion, we believe that every employee should be compensated fairly. Based on the skill and level of experience required for this role, the estimated current annual base range for this role is £70,400to £93,500. You will also be eligible for an annual bonus and equity compensation, as well as a comprehensive benefits package. The Values We Hope You Share: We act boldly with integrity. We are unconstrained in our thinking, take calculated risks, and push boundaries, but never at the expense of ethics, science, or trust. We care deeply and engage directly. Caring means holding a deep sense of responsibility and respect - showing up, speaking honestly, and taking action. We learn actively and adapt rapidly. Progress comes from doing. We experiment, test, and refine, embracing iteration over perfection. We move with urgency because patients are waiting. Speed isn't about rushing but about moving the needle every day. We take ownership and accountability. Through ownership and accountability, we enable trust and autonomy-leaders take accountability for decisive action, and teams own outcomes together. We are One Recursion. True cross-functional collaboration is about trust, clarity, humility, and impact. Through sharing, we can be greater than the sum of our individual capabilities. Our values underpin the employee experience at Recursion. They are the character and personality of the company demonstrated through how we communicate, support one another, spend our time, make decisions, and celebrate collectively. More About Recursion Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX) is a clinical-stage TechBio company decoding biology to radically improve lives. Recursion is advancing a portfolio of differentiated investigational medicines across its wholly owned and partnered pipeline in oncology, rare disease, neuroscience, immunology, and other therapeutic areas with significant unmet need. Enabling its mission is the Recursion OS, an AI-native, end-to-end drug discovery and development platform integrating biology, chemistry, and clinical development into a unified intelligence system. Powered by proprietary multimodal data, purpose-built AI models, and bilingual teams fluent in both science and AI, the Recursion OS is designed to translate complex science into medicines that matter - faster, better, and at scale - for patients who are waiting. Recursion's platform infrastructure is anchored in Salt Lake City, Utah and Milton Park, Oxfordshire, where its automated biology and chemistry laboratories generate proprietary data at industrial scale. Recursion also maintains offices in New York, Montréal, and London, three global hubs for talent and leadership at the intersection of AI and scientific innovation. Learn more at , or connect on X and LinkedIn. Recursion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, local, or provincial human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
