Our Purpose and Values

Driven by Purpose,
Guided by Our Values

Our purpose is simple: to enable the development of life-changing medicines through science, innovation, and partnership.

We lead as a sustainable drug development company, uniting science, integrity, and purpose to advance global health while shaping a culture built on trust and integrity.

Our Purpose & Values
Our Purpose

CatSci was founded with a clear mission: to enable the development of small molecules and complex synthetic medicines and help our partners deliver innovative therapies to patients who need them most.  

We don’t just develop the chemistry; we deliver the confidence you need with science you can trust. By combining world-class expertise, agile thinking, and sustainable practices, we remove barriers and accelerate your journey from molecule to medicine.  

Our Values

Our values drive our purpose, vision, and mission, and represent everything CatSci stands for.
Instill Trust

As we push the boundaries of science, we always stay true to our principles of acting with respect, showing transparency, and taking ownership.

Champion Excellence

We hold high standards and are relentless in challenging the status quo to deliver exceptional results through scientific excellence.

Succeed Together

We foster partnerships and leverage our joint-expertise to achieve breakthroughs that bring life-changing medicines to market.

Deliver Results

We are focused on the patient and driven by a passion for advancing science and delivering solutions that transform lives.

Our Mission & Vision
Our purpose is simple — to help our partners bring life-changing medicines to patients, faster.

Our Mission

We drive innovation and excellence to accelerate the development of small molecules and complex medicines through scientific excellence, collaboration, and sustainability.

Our Vision

To be the leading global partner for advancing innovative medicines and transforming healthcare, defined by intellect, precision, and trust.

The CatSci Way

The CatSci Way is how our purpose and values come to life. It is our shared mindset, a promise of how we think, collaborate, and deliver science that drives progress for our partners, stands up to scrutiny, and respects our planet.
Science with Purpose
Every experiment and decision has meaning — helping our partners create medicines that truly make a difference.
Partnership in Practice
We act as an extension of your team, offering transparent, scientist-to-scientist collaboration built on trust and shared goals.
Integrity in Every Detail
We take ownership of every outcome, ensuring open communication, full data transfer, and total confidence in our science.
Sustainability by Design
Green chemistry principles are embedded in every solution we deliver, balancing performance with environmental responsibility.
Innovation that Endures
Through digital tools, data insight, and intelligent automation, we continually evolve how science is done.

Our People

The CatSci team is at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to have created a diverse community of scientists, innovators, and problem solvers who share a passion for making a difference.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer and a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, with a strong focus on equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to making CatSci a supportive, inclusive and safe place for all. By promoting and working towards a better culture, both employers and employees can thrive . Diversity sparks innovation; recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce helps ignite and sustain creativity and allows innovation to prosper. 
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"CatSci is, and will always be, defined by its people. We’re a team of scientists driven by purpose, united by partnership, and committed to progress. Together with our partners, we’re not just developing molecules; we’re shaping the future of how great science gets done"
Ross Burn
CEO, CatSci
Our Green Chemistry Commitment

Sustainability is more than a commitment, it’s a core part of how we operate.

From greener routes and lifecycle PMI assessment to inclusive hiring and giving back to our community, we’re building a business that delivers for customers, colleagues and the planet.

We’ve pledged to achieve Net Zero by 2045, and our science-based climate targets are formally by approved by the SBTi.

Every CatSci project aims to reduce risk for our customers and our environment.

Awards & Accreditations

Our commitment to quality and excellence has been recognised across industry and government.
Integrated, End-to-End Capabilities

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From target validation to IND submission, our capabilities are designed to adapt to your programme’s needs. We provide flexible support across discovery, route design, analytical profiling, solid-state characterisation, purification, and regulatory readiness.

Resources & Insights

  • 14 Oct 2025
CatSci Announces Strategic Collaboration with BRAINBiocatalysts to Advance Biocatalysis and Complex Synthetic Medicines
  • News
  • 6 Oct 2025
Advances in Small Molecule Drug Development 2025
  • Events
  • 20 Aug 2025
Peptide Oligonucleotide Conjugates – Why the Excitement?
  • Blog
  • 19 Aug 2025
Advances in Translational Drug Discovery 2025
  • Events