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 you'll 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 you'll 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 we're looking for the following education, experience and skills

• Doctorate or Master's 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 don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t 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 that’s 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, we’ve 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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