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Chief Scientist, Modern Drug Discovery

Cambridge, United KingdomFull-time2026-09-24 → 2026-11-11

Core

Define and execute a forward-looking scientific strategy for AI-enabled modern drug discovery services, driving adoption of predictive modelling, automation, and translational biology.

Role type

Senior IC scientific leader (Chief Scientist)

Builds

Next-generation drug discovery services and strategic client engagements

Domain

Life sciences / Pharmaceutical R&D / AI in Drug Discovery

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Strategic leadership, AI-assisted design, predictive modelling, translational biology, pharmacology, computational science, client engagement, team mentorship

Preferred skills

CRO environment experience, experience advancing discovery programmes from concept to clinic, expertise in major therapeutic modalities

Technologies

AI, computational approaches, data-driven decision-making

Responsibilities

Define scientific strategy, drive AI/automation adoption, provide scientific leadership across discovery portfolio, support strategic client engagements, act as senior scientific ambassador, mentor multidisciplinary teams

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship