Principal Scientist - Chemistry

A successful biotechnology company, based near Cambridge, developing innovative small molecule therapies is seeking an experienced Principal Scientist – Medicinal Chemistry to play a key scientific leadership role within its drug discovery organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished medicinal chemist with a strong track record in small molecule drug discovery, specifically Antibody Drug Conjugates. You will work within multidisciplinary teams, helping to drive programmes from early discovery through to candidate selection while contributing to the scientific strategy of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

* Design and implement innovative medicinal chemistry strategies to address key drug discovery challenges

* Lead or contribute to project teams, driving programmes towards candidate selection

* Line manage and mentor medicinal and synthetic chemists

* Interpret complex datasets and direct future experimental s...