Parkinson’s Research Ventures Associate - Chemistry
Help accelerate new Parkinson’s therapies by evaluating promising drug discovery projects, guiding funded research and partnering with people affected by Parkinson’s.
Parkinson’s Research Ventures aims to accelerate the development of new therapies for Parkinson’s, based on the needs and priorities of people living with Parkinson’s.
In this role, you will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary Parkinson’s Research Ventures team to scout for and evaluate new project proposals, manage our funded portfolio, and liaise with external partners and the Parkinson’s community.
What you'll do
Keep up to date with current Parkinson’s therapeutic research and opportunities, and identify new strategically relevant proposals for evaluation.
Undertake technical due diligence to critically evaluate external drug discovery project proposals and assess their feasibility.
Work with people with Parkinson’s and involve them in funded projects in order to increase the opportunities to deliver new drugs that meet unmet medical needs.
Act as the point of contact on specific projects; participate in joint steering committees and other advisory meetings; provide expert scientific and strategic insight to the funded portfolio; and work with teams and partners to ensure delivery against milestones.
Work cross-functionally and collaboratively within PRV to contribute to the culture and build a cohesive team.
What you'll bring
Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., D.Phil.) in a relevant discipline with 5+ years of drug discovery experience in a biotech or pharma setting.
Experience of neuroscience drug development for one or more modalities including small molecules, biologics, gene or nucleotide therapy.
Track record of proposing new projects and evaluating their potential.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex information in suitable formats for scientific and lay audiences
Experience of project management from initiation to closure.
Please apply by sending us your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Applications close on Sunday 25 October 2026.
Interviews for this role will be held on 12 November 2026.
- Department
- Research
- Location
- London Office
- Salary
- £70,189.77/year
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Working location
- Hybrid
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