Current Vacancies

Director of DMPK
07/05/2008

We are looking for an experienced scientist and manager to take responsibility for the DMPK and safety functions across our Research and Development portfolio. This will include managing the input to drug discovery programmes in Lead Optimisation as well as taking a leading role in guiding Astex’s successful candidate compounds through preclinical development, regulatory submissions and into clinical trials. Experience in a DMPK role and in small molecule drug discovery and development is essential. You will have a good understanding of clinical PK, non-clinical DMPK and safety activities required during the full development phase as well as experience of working with external CROs. A working knowledge of oncology would be desirable.

Astex offers a highly competitive remuneration package. To apply, please send your CV and covering letter, detailing current remuneration to Human Resources, Astex Therapeutics Ltd, 436 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0QA or e-mail hr@astex-therapeutics.com

IT Support Technician
07/05/2008

We are looking for an IT Support Technician, initially for a 12 month contract. This is a hands-on role, in a small team where you will provide desktop support to users as well as day-to-day support and maintenance of the IT infrastructure.

You are likely to have no more than a few years’ industry experience where you will have gained good PC hardware and software skills, in addition to a sound knowledge of XP, Office. You will also have a basic understanding of telecommunications, computer networking and server technologies. This will be complemented by good communication and customer relation skills, an ability to work under pressure and a willingness to learn.

In return we offer a comprehensive rewards package, along with the opportunity to develop your skills and broaden your experience. To apply, please send you CV and covering letter, including details of current remuneration to, Human Resources, Astex Therapeutics Ltd, 436 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0QA or email: HR@astex-therapeutics.com

NMR Opportunity in Structure-Based Drug Discovery
01/05/2008

As part of a continuing technology development effort we have a two-year, post-doctoral position to apply NMR methods to targets involved in protein-protein interactions. You should have recent experience in applying multidimensional NMR methods to protein structure determination and in using chemical shift and cross-relaxation data to refine structures. Experience in the development of computational methods applied to NMR assignment and protein structure determination or protein expression and isotope labeling methods would be an advantage.

This position will provide you with the opportunity to be at the forefront of fragment-based drug discovery and to develop drugs for unmet medical needs.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter, detailing current remuneration to Human Resources, Astex Therapeutics Ltd, 436 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0QA or e-mail hr@astex-therapeutics.com

Astex would welcome applications from Scientists with relevant qualifications and experience for a number of positions within this rapidly expanding company.

The salaries and benefits package, including stock options, will be highly competitive to ensure we attract, motivate and retain the best candidates. Please send your application, quoting the relevant reference number to:

Human Resources
Astex Therapeutics Ltd
436 Cambridge Science Park
Milton Road
Cambridge
CB4 0QA
UK

Or apply by e-mail to: HR@astex-therapeutics.com

Please note that Astex is unable to accept speculative applications for studentships or other internships via these contact addresses.