The Open Targets team at our 10 year anniversary celebration in October 2024
Join our team!
Open Targets is based on the stunning Wellcome Genome Campus, home to some of the world's foremost institutes and organisations in genomics and computational biology. We work in dynamic teams at the interface of academic and pharma industry science on a crucial problem, how to be more successful in making drugs. Working with us, you will be exposed to new technologies and a dynamic set of scientists dedicated to translational research.
Our posts are usually in either one of our academic partners, The Wellcome Sanger Institute or EMBL-EBI and have terms and conditions associated with the employer.
Important note: applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertised post(s) may be filled before the stated deadline.
Front-End Web Developer, Open Targets Platform
Application closing date: 19 August 2025
Design and build cloud-first, open-source applications - including our flagship Open Targets Platform, used by scientists worldwide to explore and prioritise potential drug targets. Working with leading partners like MSD, Genentech, GSK, Pfizer, Sanofi, and the Wellcome Sanger Institute, you’ll develop intuitive front-end experiences that turn complex data into powerful discovery tools. Be part of a vibrant, diverse team where collaboration thrives - working alongside talented professionals from around the globe, each bringing unique skills and perspectives.
Built with React, the Platform offers powerful search tools, interactive visualisations, and seamless access to harmonised biomedical data via GraphQL APIs. Deployed on Google Cloud and customised by partners, the Platform evolves quarterly through close collaboration with industry and academia to address unmet clinical needs and maximise global impact.