Group Leader - Medicinal Chemistry

Cancer Research UK

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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

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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

Nice-to-have

  • Strong external reputation in drug discovery
  • Experience with novel modalities
  • Strategic thinking style
  • Cross-functional knowledge
  • Establishing external academic collaborations

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Chemistry required
  • Drug discovery environment experience
  • Leadership of small molecule projects
  • External presentation and publication record

Work Rights

Not specified

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