Computational Chemist (CRP-427) Saffron Walden, near Cambridge, UK

As part of continued expansion, BioFocus is increasing the size of its computational chemistry group, based at its Head Office near Cambridge, UK. You will be working alongside BioFocus’ Scientists in Biology and ADME/PK departments as well as Medicinal Chemistry with a diversity of global organizations in a variety of therapeutic areas and will be making a real impact on projects from the start.

As an enthusiastic individual with excellent problem solving abilities and a desire to succeed and learn, you will provide innovative solutions to continuingly evolving problems on both multidisciplinary and stand alone computational chemistry projects. You must have the ability to multitask and deliver to tight deadlines.

Clear and compelling communication skills, both written and oral, are vital and you must be a confident presenter and able to think on your feet.

Technical competences must include a strong scientific background with exposure to the pharmaceutical industry. A skill set including experience in structure-, ligand- or fragment-based methodologies is paramount. Familiarity with software such as Moe, Cresset, Discovery Studio, Pipeline Pilot and the Schrödinger suite is an advantage. You must have the right to work for any company in the UK.

Do you want to work in a challenging and rewarding culture that will offer the opportunity to develop and broaden your horizons? Would you like to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization and join a successful and established computational chemistry group under pinned with an excellent hardware and software infrastructure where you will have the opportunity to have an impact? If so, we want to hear from you!

At Galapagos, BioFocus and Argenta, we aim to recruit the best people, who stand out among their peers, with integrity and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Our employees are the strength behind Galapagos, a highly motivated team, eager to maintain Galapagos’ leading position and achieve breakthroughs in pharmaceutical research. Galapagos offers a competitive remuneration package and a dynamic work environment.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering email to biofocus_jobs@glpg.com.