Looking for opportunities with purpose, impact and possibilities? Our client, Vertex, is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. As they grow their pipeline at pace, they are strengthening their reputation for creating transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.

General Summary:

Vertex are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic organic chemist to join their growing Medicinal Chemistry team as a Research Scientist at the Oxford Site.

This lab-based role involves designing and synthesizing compounds for biological testing, completing work in a resourceful, timely and self-sufficient manner.

You will be working as part of an inclusive drug discovery team innovating to develop transformative medicines for patients.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry, with an understanding of the fundamentals of theoretical and practical aspects of synthetic chemistry.

As a member of the medicinal chemistry team, you will have the opportunity to expand your expertise in drug design and knowledge of the holistic drug discovery process through interactions with colleagues across multiple disciplines in their research labs.

Supported training and development materials will help you grow your career within the pharmaceutical industry.