7 Astrazeneca jobs in Girton

• Design, execute, and interpret complex experiments in molecular biology, biochemistry, or cell biology relevant to drug discovery.
• Develop and validate novel assays for target engagement, efficacy, and safety screening.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data using appropriate statistical methods and software.
• Contribute to the identification and validation of novel drug targets and lead optimisation efforts.
• Manage research projects, setting clear objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Mentor and guide junior research staff, fostering scientific excellence and professional development.
• Prepare and present research findings at internal meetings and external scientific conferences.
• Write and contribute to scientific publications and patent applications.
• Maintain meticulous laboratory notebooks and adhere to all safety and compliance regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including medicinal chemistry, DMPK, and toxicology.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of research programs within the company.

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a closely related life science discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral or industry research experience in drug discovery, with a strong publication record.
• Extensive hands-on experience with a variety of laboratory techniques relevant to the specific therapeutic area (e.g., mammalian cell culture, recombinant protein expression and purification, enzyme kinetics, screening technologies).
• Proven ability to design and execute complex experimental plans, troubleshoot effectively, and interpret results independently.
• Strong understanding of medicinal chemistry principles and drug development processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., GraphPad Prism, R) and scientific literature databases.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in presenting scientific data.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, fast-paced research environment.
• This role requires a hybrid presence, with regular work conducted both in our state-of-the-art Cambridge laboratories and remotely for data analysis and reporting.

• Designing and executing complex experiments in molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology to support drug discovery programs.
• Identifying and validating novel drug targets for various therapeutic areas.
• Developing and implementing in vitro assays for compound screening and efficacy testing.
• Characterizing the pharmacological properties of potential drug candidates.
• Analyzing experimental data using statistical methods and appropriate software.
• Contributing to the interpretation of results and the development of research strategies.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate laboratory notebooks and records.
• Collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, including chemists, biologists, and pharmacologists.
• Presenting research findings at internal project meetings and external scientific conferences.
• Staying abreast of the latest scientific literature and advancements in pharmaceutical research.
• Ensuring compliance with all laboratory safety regulations and protocols.
• Contributing to the troubleshooting of experimental procedures and instrumentation.

Scientific Sales Manager - Drug Discovery Tools

Newton Colmore is working with an exciting biotech company in Cambridge who are looking to hire a Sales Manager to lead the commercialisation of their latest drug discovery tool.

As a Sales Manager in this growing company, you will be utilising your molecular biology or biochemistry expertise and sales acumen to identify and win new customers. This is a pivotal role for the company, and you will be responsible for building a new sales strategy, attending industry events, building new relationships and engaging with key stakeholders.

The company have developed a new desktop tool that aims to speed up and improve drug discovery outcomes with novel technology that is at the intersection of science and engineering.

You will be utilising your scientific commercial experience to interact directly with potential customers and to help them understand more about the technology and how it can improve their discovery capabilities.

To be considered for this exciting role you will need to have the following;

• Prior sales experience, ideally within a drug discovery setting.
• Biology or Biochemistry academics.
• Some knowledge of bioprocessing or protein assays would be ideal.
• Be a great communicator and enjoy travelling with work (around 30%).

The company are offering competitive salaries coupled with a strong benefits package as well as excellent growth opportunities in a fast-growing company. They will provide you with all the tools you need to make this role a success. Share options are also available.

The company have created a hierarchy-free environment that fosters innovation and progress, meaning you can make a real difference with your ideas.

This is an opportunity not to be missed so make an application now. For more details speak with Matthew Lowdon, medical devices recruitment specialist at Newton Colmore Consulting on (phone number removed).

Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the medical devices and scientific engineering sectors. We conduct bespoke searches for our clients across the globe. We are continually running searches across R&D so take a look at our open roles on our website.

• Design and execute complex experiments for drug discovery programs.
• Identify and validate novel therapeutic targets.
• Develop and optimize biological assays.
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results accurately.
• Contribute to the generation of scientific publications and patents.
• Present research findings at internal and external forums.
• Collaborate with cross-functional research teams.
• Maintain high standards of laboratory practice and safety.
• Contribute to project strategy and decision-making.
• Mentor junior research staff.

• PhD in Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related life science field.
• Minimum 5 years of post-doctoral or industry research experience in drug discovery.
• Proven expertise in experimental design and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of relevant therapeutic areas and biological pathways.
• Experience with various in vitro and in vivo experimental techniques.
• Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Experience with specific disease models or target classes is a plus.