Base: £67,000 - £76,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week on-site)
Phd or equivalent in chemistry
Significant medicinal chemistry experience
Early-stage hit identification expertise
Cancer Research UK is seeking a Group Leader for Medicinal Chemistry to lead and innovate within their Drug Discovery team in Glasgow. The ideal candidate should have significant expertise in medicinal chemistry, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in drug discovery
Job Summary
The role involves leading a high-performing team to accelerate novel therapies into clinical development within the oncology portfolio.
Candidates will work at the intersection of medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, and structural biology to define hit-finding strategies.
The organization offers a generous benefits package, career development opportunities, and a focus on work-life balance.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Cancer Research UK is seeking a Group Leader for Medicinal Chemistry to lead and innovate within their Drug Discovery team in Glasgow. The ideal candidate should have significant expertise in medicinal chemistry, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in drug discovery.
Salary
Base: £67,000 - £76,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Plus benefits including wellbeing support and development opportunities
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
PhD or equivalent in Chemistry
Significant medicinal chemistry experience
Early-stage hit identification expertise
Late-stage lead optimisation experience
Proven track record of portfolio delivery
Experience recruiting and developing diverse teams