Head of Chemistry

Northreach; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A leading biophysics company is seeking a leader for its chemistry department, focusing on drug discovery projects. You will guide a team, develop strategies for small molecule projects, and collaborate across disciplines. The ideal candidate has a PhD in chemistry, at least 10 years in industry, and expertise in drug discovery and team leadership. This role offers a collaborative environment with flexible working and the chance to contribute to groundbreaking scientific discoveries.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience with a proven leadership track record.
• Experience setting up a chemistry department and executing strategy.
• Experience taking drug candidates from early discovery to Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the chemistry team, driving strategy for small molecule drug discovery.
• Collaborate with biology and other scientific leaders to ensure program success.
• Provide project leadership, ensuring milestones are met across R&D.

Skills

Leadership

Drug discovery expertise

Communication in English

Biophysical techniques understanding

Education

PhD in synthetic, medicinal, or computational chemistry

Job description

A leading biophysics company is seeking a leader for its chemistry department, focusing on drug discovery projects. This role involves guiding a team, developing strategies for small molecule projects, and collaborating across disciplines in a dynamic start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the chemistry team, driving strategy for small molecule drug discovery.
• Collaborate with biology and other scientific leaders to ensure program success.
• Provide project leadership, ensuring milestones are met across R&D.
• Support external presentations and align with the executive team on corporate goals.
• Manage CRO relationships and contribute to IP strategy for small molecule filings.

Requirements

• PhD in synthetic, medicinal, or computational chemistry.
• 10+ years of industry experience with a proven leadership track record.
• Expertise in drug discovery, small molecule development, cancer biology, and protein modeling.
• Strong understanding of biophysical techniques and drug development processes.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience setting up a chemistry department, developing, and executing strategy.
• Experience taking drug candidates from early discovery, through to Clinic.
• Previous leadership experience including, building, recruiting, and onboarding a team of Chemists.

Culture & Values

• Transparency, positivity, and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to sustainability, diversity, and innovation in drug development.
• Passion for improving patient outcomes with novel therapeutics.

This role offers a non-hierarchical, collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth, flexible working, and the chance to contribute to ground breaking scientific discoveries.