Chief Technology Officer

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drug discovery software is seeking a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to define and lead their technical strategy. The role involves fostering a culture of excellence, driving product delivery, and engaging with stakeholders. This hybrid position is based in Cambridge, UK, and requires a strong technical leader with a proven track record in software development and team management.

Qualifications

• Experience in guiding software platform development.
• Leading scale-up of technical teams and infrastructure.
• Planning and managing information security.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the company's technical strategy.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence.
• Drive product delivery and align with commercial teams.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Software Development

Information Security

Job description

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At Optibrium, we’re passionate about transforming drug discovery through cutting-edge software and AI. Since 2009, our intuitive, scientifically rigorous platforms have helped scientists around the world make better decisions, faster—from early compound design to candidate selection. With headquarters in Cambridge, UK, and offices in Boston and San Francisco, we support a global network of top pharmaceutical companies and pioneering biotech innovators.

• StarDrop – An intuitive platform for small molecule design, optimisation, and data analysis

• Cerella – An AI-powered platform that reveals valuable insights hidden in drug discovery data

• BioPharmics – A high-performance 3D ligand- and structure-based design tool that scales to complex molecules and macrocycles

With a track record of innovation and rapid growth, we’re now looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to define and lead our technical strategy as we enter our next phase of expansion.

What you’ll do

As CTO at Optibrium, you will:

• Define and lead the company’s technical strategy, ensuring it supports our commercial objectives and long-term product vision

• Foster a culture of technical excellence, leading our Software, DevOps, and IT teams to deliver high-quality products

• Champion ISO27001 compliance, ensuring our security practices are practical, effective, and customer-friendly

• Drive product delivery, working closely with Product and Commercial teams to define the product roadmap, align delivery timelines, and execute successful releases

• Act as the external face of Optibrium’s technology vision, engaging with customers, investors, and partners to represent our innovative approach

About you

You’re an inspiring technical leader with a strong track record of building scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms. You bring a deep understanding of both software development and team leadership, and you're ready to play a key role in our executive leadership team.

You have experience of:

• Successfully guiding the development of software platforms

• Leading the scale-up of technical teams and infrastructure

• Planning and managing information security

• Supporting the careers and aspirations of a highly skilled team

Apply now

This is a hybrid role based in Cambridge, UK, and as a senior executive, your regular presence at our headquarters will play an important role in fostering collaboration and driving strategic initiatives.