Robert Pullin
About Robert Pullin
Robert Pullin is an Associate Director of Drug Design at Exscientia, where he has worked since 2022. He holds an MChem from Durham University and a PhD in Chemistry from Imperial College London, and has extensive experience in drug design and research from previous roles at Vertex Pharmaceuticals and the University of Oxford.
Work at Exscientia
Robert Pullin currently serves as the Associate Director of Drug Design at Exscientia, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development of innovative drug design strategies, leveraging his extensive background in chemistry and research. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Drug Designer at Exscientia for 10 months, where he focused on advancing drug discovery processes.
Education and Expertise
Robert Pullin holds a Master of Chemistry (MChem) degree from Durham University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education at Imperial College London, earning a PhD in Chemistry from 2007 to 2011. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in drug design and development.
Background
Robert Pullin has a diverse professional background in the pharmaceutical and research sectors. He began his career as an Undergraduate Research Fellow at the University of Leicester in 2005. He later held various positions, including Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the University of Oxford and multiple roles at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, where he advanced from Research Scientist II to Senior Research Scientist.
Previous Experience at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Robert Pullin worked at Vertex Pharmaceuticals for a total of six years, from 2013 to 2019, starting as a Research Scientist II and later becoming a Senior Research Scientist until 2021. During his tenure, he contributed to significant research initiatives in drug development, utilizing his expertise in chemistry and drug design.
Research Roles and Contributions
Before his roles at Exscientia and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Robert Pullin held a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position at the University of Oxford from 2011 to 2013. He also completed a Postgraduate Research Placement at Syngenta in 2009 and worked as an Undergraduate Research Fellow in 2005. These experiences enhanced his research skills and knowledge in chemistry.