1992 - 1994, Post Doctoral Associate, University of Cambridge. 1994- 2005, Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader in Medicinal Chemistry, Cardiff University. 2005 -, Head of Chemistry, Drug Discovery Unit. Ian contributed to the set up the DDU and continues to define and support the strategic direction of the unit. As Head of Chemistry Ian leads the chemistry teams on DDU projects, setting strategic objectives and managing progress against milestones.