Senior Manager, Applied Physics & Simulation

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company is seeking a Senior Manager for Applied Physics & Simulation in Cardiff. This role involves leading a team of computational physicists to accelerate drug discovery through innovative methodologies and collaborations. Ideal candidates will have extensive industry experience and a strong background in computational sciences, including statistical mechanics and machine learning.

Qualifications

• Extensive industry experience in computational physics and drug discovery.
• Demonstrable expertise through publications in the field.
• Strong understanding of machine learning applications within physics-based modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of scientists in computational methods.
• Integrate physics-based strategies into drug discovery.
• Communicate scientific insights and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Computational Physics

Statistical Mechanics

Computational Chemistry

Machine Learning in Physics

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Tools

High-performance computing

Cloud-based simulations

Job description

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Senior Manager, Applied Physics & Simulation, Cardiff

Client: Barrington James

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

I am working alongside an incredible biotech company looking to grow their current team of computational Physicists who want to drive forward groundbreaking innovations. You will be playing a crucial role in building this team, inspiring and collaborating in multi-matrix environments to increase HITs of drug discovery, striving to achieve greatness!

We are looking for an individual with extensive industry experience to provide unique solutions and strategic methods within the team they join.

Within this role, you will be optimizing and developing physics-based computational methods in their drug discovery programs, ensuring these methods are used effectively to accelerate positive results in identifying new drug candidates.

We are seeking a leader with expertise in computational physics, computational chemistry, and statistical mechanics—providing technical, insightful, and impactful strategies when managing the team of scientists.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mentoring and leading a team of scientists focused on physics-based computational methods
• Integrating strategies using free energy calculations and physics-based models into drug discovery pipelines
• Providing technical leadership in statistical mechanics, molecular dynamics, computational chemistry, and free energy
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams such as AI researchers, medicinal chemists, and computational chemists

As a leader, you will communicate scientific insights and provide recommendations to key stakeholders, ensuring high-quality scientific results are delivered on time and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Additional skills required:

• Experience with machine learning applications in physics-based modeling
• High-performance computing and cloud-based simulations
• Expertise demonstrated through scientific publications and contributions in computational drug discovery

Does this opportunity sound appealing? Are you an expert in computational physics methods?

If so, this could be your next great career move!

Following your application, Jay Robins will discuss the opportunity with you in detail. She will be happy to answer any questions regarding the role and career growth potential. This position is highly popular and may close early; apply promptly to avoid missing out.

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