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Working with us

Science moves forward with people who care. Bring your passion, your ideas, and your drive because turning innovation into scientific progress starts with individuals like you.

Together, we’ll transform bold ideas into game-changing breakthroughs. If you’re ready to shape the future, we want to hear from you.







Working at Medicines Discovery Catapult

As a national Life Sciences service, we have a bold, yet achievable ambition, to reshape drug discovery to deliver better treatments for patients. We do this by partnering with innovators across the sector, helping them turn bold scientific ideas into real-world impact.

Discover how our work supports those at the frontier of drug discovery and how you can be part of the team driving that innovation forward.

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Our Values

Excellence


Integrity


Innovation


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Employee benefits

Our mission starts with people like you. From day one, your dedication and drive will help shape meaningful progress and we’ll support you every step of the way. Learn more about the benefits package Medicines Discovery Catapult employees receive.




Key Benefits

28 days holiday in addition to UK bank holidays with option to buy or sell up to 1 week of annual leave


Competitive pension where we double your contribution up to 10%


Life assurance scheme 4x your salary


Hybrid working








Healthcare and wellness

Private medical insurance


Enhanced company sick pay


Enhanced family friendly policies


Group income protection cover


Cycle to work scheme with cycle hub and on site shower facilities


Annual Flu vaccinations








Lifestyle benefits

Attractive office in Cheshire


Advanced lab facilities


On site restaurant and coffee shop


Free on site parking


Employee assistance programme


Employee forum


Volunteering scheme








“At MDC, scientific progress starts with passionate people. Join us on our mission to reshape drug discovery and deliver real-world impact for patients. If you’re driven to make a difference, this is the place to do it.”

Dr Mike Strange, Managing Director

Mike Strange, Managing Director of Medicines Discovery Catapult.






Make your next move count

If you are passionate about scientific innovation, collaboration, and helping patients get the treatments they need sooner, view our current vacancies and see how we can help to reshape drug discovery together.

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