Jobs in Milton Keynes

Senior Automation/Medicinal Chemist

Your work will change lives. Including your own.The Impact You’ll MakeWe are seeking an experienced Senior Scientist in Automation/Medicinal Chemistry to accelerate our internal and partnership drug discovery portfolio. This role, bridging AI-enabled design and cutting-edge automated synthesis, is central...

Recursion Crathes, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

Research Associate, Primary Pharmacology

This role involves developing and optimizing cell-based and biochemical assays to support small molecule drug discovery, with a focus on compound characterization and candidate identification. The scientist will work in a high-throughput, automated lab environment, generating decision-ready data in collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position emphasizes hands-on experimentation, assay innovation, and integration within a multidisciplinary drug discovery pipeline.

Recursion Crathes, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom £41,000 – £52,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Compound Management Inventory Specialist (Contractor)

This role involves managing compound inventory and supporting high-throughput screening by preparing precise compound plates through automated systems. The specialist will maintain organization across multiple storage locations and ensure accurate, efficient fulfillment of experimental requests in a fast-paced, tech-driven drug discovery environment.

Recursion United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Vice President, Head of Clinical Operations

This role involves leading the clinical operations strategy and execution across Recursion’s development portfolio, from study planning to study closeout. You will build and mentor a high-performing team, manage global trials, and ensure operational excellence in an AI-native TechBio company.

Recursion United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Executive Director, Asset Project Leadership

Lead strategic execution of drug development programs across Recursion's portfolio, aligning cross-functional teams from preclinical to clinical stages. Leverage Recursion OS and ClinTech insights to drive data-driven decision-making, optimize project workflows, and accelerate delivery of transformative medicines. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and urgency to advance novel therapeutics through stage-gates with a focus on patient impact.

Recursion North Tyneside, NE29 8EP, United Kingdom US$297,000 – US$356,400 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Research Scientist, Immunology

This role involves designing and executing complex in vitro assays using primary human immune cells and patient-derived tissues to support drug discovery in immunology. The scientist will contribute to target validation, mechanism of action studies, and small molecule screening, leveraging advanced technologies like flow cytometry and high-content imaging. Working within cross-functional teams, they will integrate immunology expertise into both in vitro and in vivo workstreams across the therapeutic pipeline.

Recursion Crathes, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom £52,000 – £70,400 pa

On-site Permanent

Research Synthesis Chemist

Your work will change lives. Including your own.The Impact You’ll MakeWe are growing our chemistry team at Recursion and are seeking a Research Synthetic Chemist to join our Automated Chemistry group. We are looking for an individual that thrives in...

Recursion Crathes, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

Senior Analytics Engineer

Your work will change lives. Including your own.The Impact You’ll MakeAt Recursion, we are reimagining drug discovery through a powerful synthesis of AI, automation, and deep scientific expertise. In this role, you will be the bridge between complex chemical data...

Recursion London, United Kingdom

Vice President, Medical Affairs

As Vice President, Medical Affairs, you will lead the development and execution of integrated medical strategies for Recursion's clinical portfolio, focusing on areas like oncology, rare diseases, and immunology. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build evidence, engage key stakeholders, and ensure the translation of scientific insights into meaningful patient impact.

Recursion North Tyneside, NE29 8EP, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Associate Principal Computational Biologist, Neuroscience

This role involves leading computational biology efforts to support preclinical drug programs in neuroscience, integrating multi-omics data to validate therapeutic targets and accelerate drug discovery. The candidate will collaborate with biologists, chemists, and data scientists to generate actionable insights from high-dimensional datasets and support clinical development planning. Emphasis is placed on data integration, hypothesis generation, and cross-functional decision-making to advance therapies at scale.

Recursion United Kingdom US$200,600 – US$253,100 pa

Hybrid Permanent

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

Senior Computational Biologist – Target ID

This role involves leading the integration of multi-omic and patient data to identify novel therapeutic targets at scale. The senior computational biologist will guide data science teams in building biologically grounded, semi-automated discovery pipelines, using advanced statistical methods to establish causal links between targets and patient outcomes. The position emphasizes translating complex biological data into actionable drug discovery insights with real-world impact.

Recursion United Kingdom US$151,800 – US$230,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Data Platform Engineer

Your work will change lives. Including your own.Recursion is a leading, clinical-stage TechBio company decoding biology to industrialize drug discovery. Central to its mission is the Recursion Operating System (OS), a platform built across diverse technologies that continuously expands one...

Recursion United Kingdom

Vice President, Real World Evidence (RWE)

Your work will change lives. Including your own.The Impact You’ll Make:Recursion is currently seeking a seasoned leader to join our team as Vice President, Real World Experience. This role will lead RWE generation across the Recursion portfolio. The role will...

Recursion United Kingdom

Director, Clinical Pharmacology

This role involves leading the clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics strategy for rare disease and oncology programs, designing clinical studies, and interfacing with cross-functional teams and health authorities. The position requires a Ph.D., M.D., or Pharm D. with 5-9+ years of experience in drug development, proficiency in modeling software, and strong collaboration skills.

Recursion London, United Kingdom £118,300 – £136,500 pa

Hybrid Permanent