Chief Technology Officer – UK

Optibrium; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm at the forefront of drug discovery is seeking a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to lead their technical strategy. This hybrid role in Cambridge involves engaging with customers and partners, fostering a culture of technical excellence, and driving product delivery. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in software development, team leadership, and information security management. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming the pharmaceutical landscape through cutting-edge technology and AI, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of drug discovery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing scalable and secure software platforms.
• Strong leadership skills in managing technical teams and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the company's technical strategy to support commercial objectives.
• Engage with customers and partners to represent the technology vision.

Skills

Software Development

Team Leadership

Information Security Management

Technical Strategy Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

ISO27001 Compliance

DevOps Tools

Job description

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.

• 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.
• 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.

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:

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

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.

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.

If this sounds like your next challenge, please send your CV and a covering letter to:
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