Structural Biologist

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Structural Biologist who is collaborative curious and innovative to join us in our Characterization and Material Sciences team based in Slough United Kingdom.

About the role

As a Structural Biologist you will apply computational and biophysical approaches to support the development of innovative therapies. You will use molecular modelling and predictive techniques to characterize proteins peptides polymers and small molecules helping to accelerate development from early research through to commercialization. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams contribute to scientific investigations and support data-driven decision-making across development programs.

Who youll work with

You will be working in a team of experienced scientists within the Characterization and Material Sciences department. The team specialises in understanding the structure function and stability of therapeutic molecules using advanced analytical and computational techniques. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across formulation analytical sciences drug substance drug product and research functions as well as academic and external partners across the United Kingdom Belgium Switzerland and the United States.

What youll do

• Apply molecular modelling and simulation techniques to characterize proteins peptides polymers and small molecules.
• Develop maintain and optimize scripts to automate structural modelling and molecular dynamics workflows.
• Build predictive models that support and accelerate therapeutic development programmes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional scientific teams to address complex development and characterization challenges.
• Contribute to technical reports procedures protocols and regulatory documentation.
• Perform laboratory-based biophysical characterization activities when required.

Interested For this role were looking for the following education experience and skills

• Doctorate or Masters degree with relevant experience in Structural Biology Computational Biology Biophysics or a related scientific discipline.
• Practical experience in protein homology modelling molecular dynamics simulations and computational structural biology.
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems and scripting using Python or R programming languages.
• Strong understanding of antibody structure function and biophysical characterization principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities work independently and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing scientific reports and technical documentation.

Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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