💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Scientist, Computational Chemistry

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Vertex UK Int'l HQ/R&D
📍 oxford, england, United-Kingdom
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Location
oxford, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 20, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Scientist in Computational Chemistry to join our Computational Drug Design group in Oxford. The successful candidate will play a central role in advancing drug discovery projects through the innovative application of molecular modelling and computational chemistry approaches. As a key scientific contributor, you will generate and test design hypotheses, help shape project strategy, and work closely with scientists across multiple disciplines to guide the progression of novel compounds from hit identification through candidate nomination. You will be expected to provide clear and high-impact computational insight to guide project direction and decision-making. In addition to project-facing work, you will contribute to the development of internal molecular modelling capabilities, workflows, and scientific strategy. Success in this role requires strong scientific judgement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to th...