Senior Scientist - DMPK

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical research charity seeks a Senior Scientist in DMPK for a fixed-term contract at Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge. The role involves conducting bioanalysis and collaborating on drug discovery projects. Applicants should have a PhD or relevant BSc/MSc and strong skills in time management and communication.

Benefits

Up to 12% pension contribution

Income protection

Career development

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in bioanalysis and in vitro ADME assays.
• Experience in an industrial drug discovery setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, interpret, and report in vitro ADME assays.
• Perform pharmacokinetic analysis using Phoenix WNL or similar software.
• Act as DMPK lead on drug discovery projects.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

BSc/MSc in Life Sciences

Tools

LC-MS/MS

Phoenix WNL

Job description

Job Description

200 staff. Limitless Potential. One team - Cancer Research Horizons.

Senior Scientist - DMPK (Under the leadership of Kevin Doyle)

Salary: £41,700 - £46,500 per annum (dependent on experience) plus benefits (includes up to 12% pension contribution and income protection)

Reports to: Group Lead DMK

Department: Research and Innovation

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (flexible working requests considered if they meet business needs)

Location: Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge

Closing date: 26 May 2025 23:55. This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found. We recommend applying early. For reasonable adjustments, please contact us.

Visa Sponsorship: Cancer Research UK is NOT able to consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy.

Recruitment Process: 1st Stage Screening call via Microsoft Teams; 2nd stage in-person interview at Babraham with competency questions and a case study, sent in advance.

Interview date: W/C 2 June 2025 (screening), W/C 9 June 2025 (interview)

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are recruiting a Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) Senior Scientist on a fixed term contract as maternity cover at Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge.

About Cancer Research Horizons

As the world's biggest medical research charity, we've helped bring eleven new cancer drugs to market. We aim to bring more effective treatments to patients faster by creating Cancer Research Horizons (CRH), uniting our drug discovery teams, leveraging our expertise, and collaborating with academic and industry partners to accelerate therapeutic development.

Based at sites in Cambridge, Glasgow, London, and Newcastle, CRH employs ~200 staff from industrial and academic backgrounds.

This lab-based role involves conducting bioanalysis, in vitro ADME assays, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analyses related to drug metabolism and disposition. Reporting to the DMPK Group lead, you will collaborate with medicinal chemistry and cross-functional teams to advance novel therapies into clinical development.

Candidate Profile

The role suits a senior scientist with a PhD or BSc/MSc with relevant experience in life sciences and industrial pharmaceutical labs. Strong time management, relationship-building, and communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct, interpret, and report in vitro ADME assays
• Plan outsourced in vivo PK and PK/PD studies
• Perform bioanalysis using LC-MS/MS
• Perform pharmacokinetic analysis using Phoenix WNL or similar software
• Act as DMPK lead on drug discovery projects
• Communicate data effectively across teams and partners
• Collaborate within project teams and with external stakeholders
• Prioritize workload to meet project goals
• Follow safety regulations and policies

Candidate Requirements

• PhD or BSc/MSc with relevant experience in life sciences and pharma labs
• Experience in bioanalysis and in vitro ADME assays
• Experience in an industrial drug discovery setting
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Proven ability to build effective relationships
• External reputation through presentations/publications

Our Values

Bold: Act with ambition, courage, determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

What You Will Gain

Supportive environment, benefits, career development, and wellbeing initiatives. Explore our benefits on our careers webpage.

Application Process

We use anonymised shortlisting; CVs are required but not viewed until interview invitation. Complete the work history section of the online form. For more info, visit our website or contact us. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.