Latest Drug Discovery Jobs

Head of Early Discovery

Your work will change lives. Including your own.The impact You'll MakeThe Head of Early Discovery will lead strategic initiatives to accelerate drug discovery by leveraging cutting-edge technologies, data-driven decision-making, and innovative scientific approaches. This role is pivotal in shaping Recursion’s...

Recursion United Kingdom

Head of Computational Drug Design, Cambridge, MA

Leads the Computational Drug Design team in advancing drug discovery through AI integration, providing scientific and strategic direction from hit finding to candidate selection. Collaborates closely with AI/ML, medicinal chemistry, and biology teams to accelerate programs using cutting-edge computational methods. Focuses on mentoring talent, shaping AI-driven workflows, and managing internal and external partnerships to drive innovation in rational drug design.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Principal Scientist, TechBio Discovery

Your work will change lives. Including your own.The Impact You'll MakeRecursion is at the forefront of reimagining drug discovery by integrating technological innovations across biology, chemistry, automation, data science, and engineering to radically improve lives by industrializing drug discovery. We...

Recursion North Tyneside, NE29 8EP, United Kingdom US$198,000 – US$271,700 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Head of Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Design, London

As Head of Medicinal Chemistry, you will lead a team of 25 chemists in London, driving the development of novel drugs using cutting-edge AI and machine learning. You will provide strategic direction, mentor team members, and collaborate with AI/ML scientists to accelerate drug discovery and clinical candidate nomination.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Associate Director, Systems Medicine

This role involves developing and applying mechanistic systems models in pharmacology and toxicology to inform dose and schedule decisions across clinical development. The candidate will lead quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP) and toxicology (QST) modelling efforts, integrate data from organ-on-chips and organoids, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate scientific insights into patient impact. The position emphasizes innovation in virtual populations, digital twin approaches, and decision-making influence across therapy areas.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Scientist, Bioconjugation

This role involves designing and conducting bioconjugation experiments to support oncology drug discovery, with a focus on conjugating small molecules to antibodies and related scaffolds. The scientist will characterise bioconjugates using HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical techniques, optimise conjugation strategies, and contribute data-driven insights to early-stage research programmes. The position requires strong technical expertise in protein chemistry and robust laboratory practices within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Director Translational Data Sciences

This role involves developing and executing a translational data strategy that bridges the gap between disease biology and clinical outcomes. The Senior Director will lead a team in integrating multi-omics data with AI-driven analytics, collaborate with R&D and clinical development, and establish high-value partnerships with external organizations.

GSK

On-site Permanent

Forward Deployed Engineer

This role involves leading the technical delivery of AI platform integrations for enterprise pharmaceutical customers, from initial trials to production deployment. Responsibilities include designing and implementing AI-driven integrations, collaborating with customer technical teams, and translating recurring needs into productised features within the core platform.

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £130,000 pa

Remote Permanent

Senior Product Manager

Senior Product ManagerUK Remote FirstSalary up to £105,000This is a high impact Senior Product Manager role where you will shape and elevate a growing product function at the heart of life sciences innovation. You will own the product direction end...

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £90,000 – £105,000 pa

Permanent

Machine Learning Scientist - Quantum Chemistry

This role involves developing machine learning models grounded in quantum chemistry to accelerate small-molecule drug discovery. You will create synthetic datasets using quantum mechanics, build scalable and reproducible ML pipelines, and collaborate with computational and experimental scientists to model molecular energetics and protein–ligand interactions. The work directly feeds into molecular design tools used across Roche, with opportunities to publish, present, and contribute to open-source.

Roche Welwyn Hatfield, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Pipeline Project Manager

The Research Pipeline Project Manager will lead and coordinate cross-functional pre-clinical research projects, partnering with scientists and clinical teams to advance scientific priorities. Responsibilities include end-to-end planning, risk management, and driving improvements in team efficiency and transparency.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Machine Learning Scientist - Quantum Chemistry

This role involves developing machine learning models grounded in quantum chemistry to accelerate small-molecule drug discovery. The scientist will create physics-informed algorithms to predict molecular properties and interactions, using proprietary datasets and high-performance computing. Collaboration with computational and experimental teams ensures direct application of models in real-world drug design workflows.

Roche

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Scientist – AI for Life Sciences

This role involves applying AI and large language models to accelerate drug discovery in oncology or age-related diseases. Responsibilities include designing in silico analysis plans, conducting target identification, and collaborating with researchers and data scientists to ensure biological relevance of AI models and tools.

Owkin Paris, France

Remote Contract

Senior Scientist – AI for Life Sciences

This role involves leading AI-driven drug discovery initiatives in oncology and age-related diseases by designing in silico analysis plans, orchestrating autonomous AI workflows, and ensuring the biological relevance of AI models like Owkin K and Owkin Zero. The scientist will bridge AI and life sciences teams, triaging target candidates, refining agentic AI functions, and translating AI outputs into actionable biological insights without wet lab involvement.

Owkin Paris, France

Hybrid Permanent

Translational Medicine Expert – Dermatology, Associate Director

This role involves leading translational medicine strategies in dermatology, spanning early to late-stage drug development. The expert will drive clinical pharmacology, biomarker development, and regulatory strategies while collaborating across research, development, and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include study design, safety oversight, and scientific leadership in global project teams.

Novartis London, United Kingdom £67,900 – £126,100 pa

Hybrid Permanent