Principal Scientist / Associate Scientific Director - Computational Chemistry

Principal Scientist / Associate Scientific Director - Computational Chemistry

Full-Time 70000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hyper Recruitment Solutions

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead innovative drug discovery projects using advanced computational chemistry techniques.
  • Company: A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry with a hybrid working model.
  • Benefits: Flexible remote work options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to solving complex scientific challenges.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in drug discovery and mentor the next generation of scientists.
  • Qualifications: Degree in computational chemistry and proven experience in drug discovery.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.

Principal Scientist / Associate Scientific Director - Computational Chemistry

A leading company in the industry is seeking a Principal Scientist / Associate Scientific Director – Computational Chemistry to join their team based in the Chapel-en-le-Frith area, with a hybrid working model.

Remote working from home can also be considered.

As the Principal Scientist / Associate Scientific Director, you will be instrumental in solving complex drug discovery challenges and guiding medicinal chemistry programmes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Your duties as the Principal Scientist / Associate Scientific Director will be varied; however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

  • Deliver high‑quality computational chemistry support across drug discovery programmes, from target identification through to clinical candidate nomination.
  • Apply structure‑based and ligand‑based small molecule drug design methods, including docking, QSAR, pharmacophore modelling, virtual screening, MD, and QM calculations, to guide medicinal chemistry and solve complex design challenges.
  • Provide expert guidance to medicinal chemists and multidisciplinary project teams, integrating computational insight with experimental data.
  • Mentor and develop computational chemists, setting high standards for scientific thinking, quality, and integrity.
  • Role Requirements

To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Principal Scientist / Associate Scientific Director we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

  • Relevant degree in computational chemistry or a closely related discipline.
  • Proven industry experience in drug discovery within pharma, biotech, or CRO settings, managing client projects.
  • A working knowledge and practical experience with structure‑based and ligand‑based small molecule drug design and the practical application of computational tools.

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer.

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We think you need these skills to ace Principal Scientist / Associate Scientific Director - Computational Chemistry

Computational Chemistry
Drug Discovery
Small Molecule Drug Design
Structure-Based Design
Ligand-Based Design
Docking
QSAR