Paul Cox
About Paul Cox
Paul Cox serves as the Director of Chemistry Automation at Exscientia in Oxford, England, a position he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in chemistry, with previous roles at AstraZeneca, Syngenta, and GlaxoSmithKline, and holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh.
Work at Exscientia
Paul Cox serves as the Director of Chemistry Automation at Exscientia, a position he has held since 2021. He operates from the company's office in Oxford, England. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing automation processes within the chemistry department, contributing to the advancement of drug discovery and development through innovative automation strategies.
Previous Experience in Chemistry
Prior to his role at Exscientia, Paul Cox worked at Syngenta as a Senior Research Chemist from 2017 to 2020. He also held the position of Chemistry Automation Team Leader at Syngenta from 2020 to 2021. His earlier experience includes a CASE placement at AstraZeneca in 2015 and an industrial placement at GlaxoSmithKline Pharma GmbH from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Paul Cox earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry from The University of Edinburgh, studying from 2013 to 2016. He also holds a degree in Chemistry with Industrial Experience from the University of Bristol, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he completed a second PhD at the University of Bristol from 2012 to 2013.
Background in Research
Paul Cox began his research career as a Summer project student at the University of Bristol in 2010. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the chemical research field, including his positions at Syngenta and Exscientia.