Group Leader - Medicinal Chemistry

Job description

200 staff. Limitless Potential. One team. Cancer Research Horizons. Group Leader – Medicinal Chemistry £67,000 - £76,000 plus benefits Department: Therapeutic Innovation, R&I: Reports to: Vice President of Medicinal Chemistry and DMPK Location : Scotland Research Institute, Glasgow (Hybrid – minimum 3 days per week on-site) Contract type: Permanent hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Closing date: Sunday 10th May 2026 Interview process: 2 stage interview process, initial screening call via teams followed by an on-site competency-based interview with task. Interview Date: Approximately w/c 18th May for first stages. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We currently have an exciting opportunity within our Drug Discovery team for an experienced individual to help lead and drive our Medicinal Chemistry strategy. We are seeking an accomplished scientific and people leader who can articulate a vision for our mission and set direction and inspire commitment for preclinical Discovery. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Medicinal Chemistry & DMPK, you will set the vision and lead a team, seeking to accelerate novel therapies into clinical development. You will also play a...