Background
Sygnature Discovery is a world-leading integrated drug discovery Contract Research Organisation based in the UK and Canada with its headquarters in Nottingham and additional facilities in Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Glasgow, Montreal and Quebec City. Its staff of over 1,000, which includes 900 scientists, partners with global pharma, biotech and NFP organisations.
Since 2004, Sygnature Discovery has delivered over 40 novel pre-clinical and 22 clinical compounds, with its scientists named on over 170 patents. Therapeutic areas of expertise include oncology, inflammation and immunology, neuroscience, metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, fibrotic diseases and more. To find out more, please visit www.sygnaturediscovery.com.
About the role:
Scientist / Senior Scientist (Bioscience)
Bioscientists at Sygnature Discovery play essential roles in supporting and leading integrated client projects as well as developing and delivering customised biological screening assays to drive structure-activity relationships for preclinical drug discovery campaigns.
Due to continued growth, we are expanding our talented Bioscience department at both Nottingham and Alderley Park locations.
We are seeking bright Scientists who can help push the boundaries of our capabilities by contributing to the discovery of new drugs across a broad range of projects, molecular targets, and therapeutic indications. A PhD in a relevant Biology-related discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Enzymology, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Pharmacology) is essential.
Whether you are a Scientist looking to transition from academia to the pharmaceutical industry and jumpstart your career in drug discovery, or a Senior Scientist who has a good understanding in the application of drug discovery and is seeking broader exposure to biology, disease areas, screening platforms, and therapeutic modalities —we would love to hear from you!
Key requirements:
- Ideally you will have a PhD or about to complete it in Pharmacology, Biochemistry or a related Biology-specific discipline.
- A strong scientific track record with experience built within a drug discovery environment is highly desirable.
- A working knowledge of current trends in drug discovery.
- Ability to develop novel assays from first principles and interpret complex biological datasets.
- Aptitude for proactive trouble-shooting and adoption of industry-leading practices for generation and analysis of robust scientific data
- Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to present complex scientific ideas and datasets to key stakeholders
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays, and buy/sell scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
- Sygnature Group Pension Scheme
- 1 paid volunteer day per year
- A host of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Why Sygnature Discovery
At Sygnature Discovery, we embody excellence in everything we do. From pioneering research to ground-breaking discoveries, we set the standard for scientific innovation. But it's collaboration that truly defines us. Across continents and disciplines, we unite to solve complex challenges, driven by a shared passion for improving lives worldwide.
We understand the importance of creating a work environment that empowers you to thrive. That’s why we have fostered a culture of collaboration and support, providing pathways for both professional and personal development. This includes a diverse range of bespoke training and development designed to accelerate both your personal and career growth.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, family or parental status, beliefs, nationalities and religions. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where all our colleagues feel empowered to bring their true selves to work.
If you’re interested in joining a company that places people at the heart of its business, please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be interviewing on an ongoing basis.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at
[email protected]. Please do not submit your application to this email address.
