Associate Principal Scientist – In Vivo Pharmacology
Job in
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-05
Listing for:
Barrington James Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-05
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutical Science/ Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Associate Principal Scientist with expertise in kidney disease to join the In Vivo Pharmacology team, providing scientific leadership across complex, client-sponsored drug discovery programmes. Experience in inflammation would also be advantageous.
You'll design, lead and deliver high-quality in vivo studies at the forefront of translational science, shaping experimental strategy and driving scientific innovation across multiple therapeutic projects.
Responsibilities- Lead the design, execution and interpretation of in vivo pharmacology studies within kidney and/or inflammation disease programmes
- Act as Project Lead, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, timely outcomes for client projects
- Provide scientific leadership and technical expertise, guiding experimental strategy and solving complex research challenges
- Drive innovation, implementing novel experimental approaches and technologies to enhance project success
- Collaborate closely with internal teams and external clients on study design, data interpretation and scientific discussions
- Support and mentor team members; line management responsibilities may form part of the role
- PhD in a relevant discipline with industry or postdoctoral drug discovery experience, or a BSc/MSc with substantial industry experience in drug discovery
- Strong expertise in kidney disease (inflammation experience advantageous)
- Proven experience applying in vivo pharmacology models in drug discovery; expertise in relevant ex vivo assays highly desirable
- Experience with end-to-end drug discovery workflows and industrial drug discovery advantageous
- Strong understanding of UK regulations governing in vivo research
- Demonstrated experience in study design, oversight and data interpretation
- Strong organisational and project management skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Effective communicator with proven ability to collaborate across teams and with clients
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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