About Company
o2h discovery is a multi-award-winning integrated drug discovery Contract Research Organisation (CRO), headquartered at The Mill Sci Tech Park, Cambridge, UK, with a world-class research centre in Ahmedabad, India, with over 800+ scientists across synthetic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, analytical chemistry, in vitro biology, DMPK, ADME, PK studies, peptide synthesis, and IND-enabling capabilities.
Founded in 2005 and part of the o2h group, our DNA is centered on seeding current ideas in life science and technology — co-investing, co-creating, and co-executing with our partners. Alongside o2h Ventures (early-stage life science investment) and o2h co-work labs (Cambridge incubation hub), we offer a uniquely integrated innovation ecosystem spanning discovery, capital, and incubation.
About the Role
At o2h Discovery, you will play a critical leadership role in driving scientific excellence, client success, and team development within our discovery platform. This position is responsible for leading a group of scientists,



delivering high-quality chemistry solutions to global collaborators, and contributing to the growth of the team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 15-25 scientists, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Drive the successful execution of multiple medicinal chemistry and discovery chemistry programs, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines, quality standards, and project objectives.
Act as a primary scientific interface for international collaborators, independently managing technical discussions, project reviews, and routine client communications.
Provide strategic scientific direction, troubleshoot complex chemistry challenges.
Plan and optimize resource allocation across projects to ensure efficient utilization of people, equipment, and laboratory infrastructure.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution,

📌 Senior Scientific Manager (Ahmedabad)
🏢 o2h discovery
📍 Ahmedabad