Head of Crystallography, Vertex

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Head of Crystallography
 Oxfordshire

Vertex creates new possibilities in medicine. Our team discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapies so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. Vertex scientists and our collaborators are working on new medicines to cure or significantly advance the treatment of hepatitis C, cystic fibrosis, epilepsy and other life-threatening diseases. Founded more than 20 years ago in Cambridge, MA, we now have ongoing worldwide research programs and sites in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Vertex has consistently been recognized as one of the industry's top workplaces by leading publications such as the Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal, San Diego Business Journal and The Scientist, and most recently was named the top employer in Science magazine's 2011 annual survey.

As the UK-based subsidiary, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd brings together scientists from various disciplines and backgrounds to form a highly creative and productive team that works on finding medicines for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. Our new research facility in Oxfordshire is equipped with the latest technology that enables us to tackle all aspects of early phase small molecule drug discovery and, with the help of the wider organization, take on some of the most ambitious goals in the industry.

Structure based drug design, has enabled all our major achievements so far. It is our intention that this technology will continue to play a central role in the way we do drug discovery. The close proximity of the Diamond Light Source makes the UK site particularly important in this field of Vertex research. The now vacant job of Head of Crystallography is therefore wonderful career opportunity for someone with skills in structural biology and a desire to make important new drugs. 

You are most likely to have a PhD and extensive experience in protein crystallography. Strong leadership skills are required and excellent written and oral publication record is a must. Experience with pharma-biased methodologies such as fragment-based lead generation and the ability to rapidly assess and introduce novel technologies would be an advantage. The Head of Crystallography will be expected to influence Vertex research on both sides of the Atlantic within the structural biology groups and also by providing ideas and impetus for new projects. In order to do this, communication skills and the ability to work in collaboration must be first rate. An interest in biological and chemical science beyond structural biology would be most useful since this would allow the candidate to take career opportunities in multi disciplinary project leadership.

If you are innovative and focussed on achieving success within a collaborative environment, please visit our website www.vrtx.com to find out more information and apply. 

The Science of Possibility.

Closing date for applications is 7^th November 2011.