Salary & Benefits
From £85,000 depending on experience, plus generous benefits package, including:
34 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) • Health care cash back • Private medical insurance • Discounted gym and retail benefits • 3 x life insurance • annual pay reviews • annual bonuses • free onsite car parking • Employee advice line • Generous pension plan
Location
Lhasa Limited, Granary Wharf House, 2 Canal Wharf, Leeds LS11 5PS. We support hybrid working with a typical week involving 2 days working from the office.
Join our team and contribute to cutting-edge research in a collaborative and innovative environment.
About Lhasa Limited
For over 40 years, Lhasa Limited has been transforming how the world understands chemical safety. As a not-for-profit organisation, we’re driven by purpose rather than profit – developing innovative computational solutions that protect human health and the environment. Our recent acquisitions of Molecular Networks and Altamira have expanded our capabilities, positioning us as global leaders in predictive safety sciences. Our software is trusted by industry, regulators, and research institutions worldwide. We’re more than a technology company – we’re a community of scientists, developers, and innovators united by the belief that better science creates a safer world.
The Opportunity: Shape the future of AI in chemical safety
We are seeking a visionary leader for our AI cheminformatics team. This exciting role is a chance to define how artificial intelligence will transform chemical safety assessment
for the next decade. As Head of AI Cheminformatics, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and real-world impact. You’ll lead a team of brilliant minds while collaborating with scientists, data scientists, regulators, and industry leaders who rely on our solutions to make critical safety decisions.
What you will accomplish
- Pioneer the application of machine learning, large language models, and generative AI to solve complex toxicology challenges
- Transform how we predict chemical behaviour, from molecular interactions to biological outcomes
- Lead research that directly influences global chemical safety standards
- Mentor AI researchers and cheminformaticians who share your passion for scientific excellence
- Nurture a culture where curiosity drives innovation and collaboration amplifies impact
- Develop talent that will shape the next generation of computational safety science
- Present groundbreaking research at international conferences and scientific forums
- Collaborate with regulatory agencies to establish AI-driven safety assessment frameworks
- Position Lhasa as the thought leader in AI applications for chemical safety
- Translate complex AI concepts into practical tools that scientists can trust and use
- Balance scientific rigour with commercial viability, ensuring innovations reach those who need them
- Drive rapid prototyping and deployment of AI solutions that solve real problems
What you bring
- Deep expertise in AI applications for cheminformatics, including predictive modelling, machine learning, and large language models
- Strong foundation in chemical representation, toxicity modelling, and structure-activity relationships
- Experience developing robust, explainable models that meet regulatory standards
- Proven ability to lead technical teams through complex, ambiguous challenges
- Track record of building consensus among diverse stakeholders, from data scientists to regulatory experts
- Natural talent for communicating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Passion for using technology to improve human health and environmental safety
- Commitment to open science, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
- Growth mindset with resilience to navigate the challenges of innovative research
- Experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or chemical safety assessment
- Understanding of commercialisation challenges in scientific software
- History of translating research innovations into practical, deployable solutions
Why Lhasa Limited?
Purpose-driven mission: Our work contributes to safer chemicals and medicines and your work will have tangible impact on human health globally.
Scientific freedom: As a not-for-profit, we prioritise scientific excellence over short-term profits. You’ll have the freedom to pursue breakthrough research that might take years to realise but could transform the field.
Collaborative environment: Work alongside some of the world’s leading computational toxicologists, cheminformaticians, and software engineers. Our culture values diverse perspectives and collective problem-solving.
Global influence: Your research will inform regulatory decisions, guide pharmaceutical development, and influence how companies worldwide assess chemical safety.
Continuous learning: Access conferences, collaborations with academic institutions, and opportunities to shape international scientific standards. We invest in your growth because your expertise drives our mission.
Work-life integration: Flexible working arrangements that recognize the importance of sustainable innovation. Great ideas don’t come from burned-out minds.
Competitive recognition: Excellent compensation package that reflects the value of your expertise, plus relocation support if needed.
Ready to lead the AI revolution in chemical safety?
This role isn’t for everyone. We’re looking for someone who sees AI not just as a technological tool, but to solve some of humanity’s most pressing safety challenges. You should be equally comfortable discussing the latest transformer architectures and the biological mechanisms of liver toxicity.
If you’re ready to lead work that’s redefining what’s possible in computational toxicology, if you want your research to influence global safety standards, and if you believe that purpose-driven science can change the world – we want to hear from you.
Join us in building the future of chemical safety assessment. The world is waiting for the innovations our team will create.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and make our recruitment decisions based on merit and role suitability.