Lead Scientist – Cell and Molecular Biology
Based at Alderley Park, Medicines Discovery Catapult is a national facility connecting the UK community to accelerate innovative drug discovery. By validating new ways of discovering medicines and driving key talent and expertise across the sector, we will support the UK life sciences industry, SMEs and innovators to deliver growth for the UK economy and maintain the UK’s heritage position as a global leader in medicines RD. Ultimately, new industrialised technologies are vital for delivering new medicines to patients, faster.We are looking for the very best people to join the Medicines Discovery Catapult team in driving the UK to the forefront of commercial success for medicines discovery, committing to place the patient at the beginning of discovery and helping the sector move faster to the patient.The values of the Catapult are:
Role purposeThe role of the Lead Scientist – Cell and Molecular Biology will provide scientific and project leadership in this discipline to deliver collaborative projects and build new capabilities via innovation and integration of the latest technologies. Furthermore the successful individual will have expertise in complex medicines and understand the challenges associated with developing these therapies towards the clinic. They will use this experience to work alongside other areas of MDC and external collaborators developing methodologies in this area.This role would suit a highly motivated self-starter who is passionate about better translation of preclinical evaluation of therapeutics to the clinic, to improve patient outcomes. Leading an interdisciplinary team, the successful candidate will apply their expertise in cell and molecular biology, together with understanding of novel therapeutic strategies and complex medicines to deliver impactful results, characterising cellular target engagement and target validation studies and prosecuting therapeutic efficacy assays in vitro.Furthermore, the candidate will have a good understanding of translational research and be passionate about building better translational assays for novel therapeutics and complex medicines. The Lead Scientist will also be responsible for driving innovation, ensuring that MDC is aware of new developments in the field and will work with other groups within the MDC such as Translational Imaging and Biomarkers to co-ordinate MDC activities as well as engaging with the external community to bring projects into the MDC.Main Duties And Responsibilities
Qualifications And Experience
Closing date: Monday 11th November 2024Please note the closing date for applications may be brought forward if a high volume of applications are received.
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Sat, 09 Nov 2024 02:01:29 GMT
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