Competitive salary, plus generous benefits package, including:
34 days holiday per year • Health care cash back • Private medical insurance • Discounted gym and retail benefits • 3 x life insurance • free onsite car parking • Employee advice line • Generous pension plan
Lhasa Limited, Granary Wharf House, 2 Canal Wharf, Leeds LS11 5PS. We support hybrid working with a requirement to work from the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.
Join our team and contribute to cutting-edge research in a collaborative and innovative environment.
We are looking for an experienced and scientifically credible Application Scientist to join our Applied Sciences team. Depending on your experience, you will be appointed at either Senior or Principal level. Both roles are focused on supporting our members by bridging deep scientific knowledge with the practical application of Lhasa’s in silico chemical safety solutions, with the Principal level carrying additional strategic and leadership responsibilities.
You will build trusted relationships with members, guide them in applying our software effectively, and act as a key link between member needs and Lhasa’s internal teams. This is an externally facing role that will see you representing Lhasa at conferences, workshops, and industry events worldwide.
Both roles report to the Director of Applied Sciences.
We are a successful not-for-profit company and educational charity, with a great reputation for collaborative scientific development.
We develop meaningful science and software that supports the delivery of life-enhancing solutions including the development of safe chemicals to market including drugs and cosmetics as well as making a positive contribution to reducing animal testing.
Our charitable status enables us to make altruistic decisions for the public benefit and to work with some of the leading organisations in the world to really make a difference.
Our salaries are competitive dependent upon skills and experience. We also offer fantastic personal benefits including (but not limited to); 34 days holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, healthcare cashback, PMI, free car parking at our office in Leeds City Centre and much more!
Member engagement and solution development
- Build and maintain strong, proactive relationships with members to drive long-term engagement and retention.
- Serve as a trusted scientific expert, guiding members in applying Lhasa’s solutions to their unique use cases.
- Provide tailored training and scientific support on the application of our software, scoped to members’ individual and organisational needs.
- Act as a bridge between members and Lhasa’s internal teams, ensuring solution development remains closely connected to member needs.
- Identify and progress opportunities that support the development of new and existing solutions.
Scientific leadership and external influence
- Represent Lhasa at conferences, industry forums, and regulatory meetings, communicating the value and application of our solutions.
- Contribute to the identification of new scientific opportunities, including new use cases, territories, and industry segments.
At Principal level, you will additionally:
- Lead and shape strategic relationships with key members, regulators, and industry bodies, acting as Lhasa’s principal representative in key forums.
- Drive the identification and development of new scientific opportunities with demonstrable impact on Lhasa’s strategic positioning.
- Lead or co-chair data sharing consortia, steering scientific direction and ensuring outcomes align with Lhasa’s vision and member needs.
- Mentor and develop colleagues within Applied Sciences, upholding the performance standard of the team.
- Contribute to strategic planning within Applied Sciences, bringing external insight to inform team priorities and resource allocation.
You are a confident scientific communicator with the ability to engage credibly with both scientific and industry audiences. You have a strong understanding of chemical structures, toxicology, metabolism, degradation, or organic chemistry, and can apply this knowledge to complex, real-world member problems.
You are proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused — comfortable working independently and as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team. You are sensitive to cultural differences and willing to travel nationally and internationally on a regular basis (~40% of your time).
- The ability to operate with significant autonomy, representing Lhasa at the highest external level with confidence and precision.
- Proven negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to shape outcomes in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- A strategic mindset, with the ability to identify and shape long-term scientific opportunities that serve both members and Lhasa’s charitable purpose.
- Strong internal leadership capability, including the ability to mentor others, manage priorities, and inspire high performance.
- Business-level fluency in at least one language other than English is an advantage.
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- A Master’s or PhD in a chemistry or toxicology related discipline.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or a related industry, with a strong background in toxicology, metabolism, degradation, or organic chemistry.
- Extensive experience using in silico tools in a professional setting.
- Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks applicable to chemical safety assessment, including ICH Q3A–Q3E, ICH M7, and RDC 53.
- Scientific communication at the highest level, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or contributions to regulatory guidance.
- A proven track record of leading scientific initiatives, consortia, or strategic partnerships with members or regulators.
- Experience mentoring or managing scientists, with clear evidence of positive impact on colleague development.
Our Culture
At Lhasa Limited, are committed to creating a work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and trust. We believe in building strong relationships within our team and with our members, working together towards our shared purpose – to enable informed decision making on chemical safety.
Lhasa Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, and we’re happy to discuss accommodations that help you do your best work.
