Summary - Associate Principal Scientist opportunity within a leading international drug discovery organisation.
- Lead client-facing in vivo pharmacology programmes across kidney or metabolic disease research.
- Nottingham-based role offering scientific leadership, project ownership and exposure to a broad range of biotech and pharmaceutical programmes.
Our Client Mackie Myers are partnering with a leading international drug discovery services organisation that supports biotechnology, pharmaceutical and research-focused companies in the development of novel therapeutics.
The business has built a strong reputation for scientific excellence, helping clients accelerate drug discovery through specialist expertise across a broad range of therapeutic areas. Working in partnership with global pharmaceutical companies, emerging biotech organisations and research institutions, they play a critical role in advancing innovative medicines towards the clinic.
Due to continued growth within their In Vivo Pharmacology function, they are now seeking an Associate Principal Scientist to join their Nottingham-based team.
The Role Reporting to the Associate Director of In Vivo Pharmacology, the Associate Principal Scientist will provide scientific leadership across complex client-sponsored drug discovery programmes.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced scientist with expertise in either Kidney Disease or Metabolic Disease who enjoys combining scientific excellence with project leadership, client interaction and strategic study design. Unlike traditional pharmaceutical environments focused on a single pipeline, this opportunity offers exposure to a broad portfolio of therapeutic programmes and cutting-edge research projects.
Main Duties The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality in vivo pharmacology studies while providing scientific leadership across client programmes.
- Lead the design, execution and interpretation of in vivo pharmacology studies.
- Act as Project Lead across multiple client-sponsored drug discovery programmes.
- Provide scientific leadership and technical expertise within kidney and/or metabolic disease research.
- Design study strategies, protocols and experimental plans aligned to project objectives.
- Interpret complex datasets and communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary scientific teams and clients.
- Support scientific innovation through the implementation of new models, technologies and methodologies.
- Mentor and support junior scientists within the department.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and departmental capability development.
- Ensure studies are delivered to high scientific, regulatory and ethical standards.
The Successful Candidate - PhD in a relevant Life Science discipline with industry or postdoctoral drug discovery experience, or BSc/MSc with significant industrial drug discovery experience.
- Strong expertise in Kidney Disease or Metabolic Disease research.
- Proven experience applying in vivo pharmacology models within a drug discovery environment.
- Previous experience within a CRO, biotechnology or pharmaceutical organisation.
- Strong understanding of study design, execution and data interpretation.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Confident communicator with experience engaging with clients and cross-functional teams.
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior scientists would be advantageous.
- Passion for translational science and advancing novel therapeutics.
What's on Offer - Opportunity to join a highly respected and growing drug discovery organisation.
- Exposure to a diverse range of biotechnology and pharmaceutical client programmes.
- Significant scientific ownership and project leadership responsibility.
- Work alongside recognised experts within kidney and metabolic disease research.
- Excellent long-term career development and progression opportunities.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Life Assurance.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance Programme and additional wellbeing benefits.
- Full-time onsite position based in Nottingham.
- Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.
