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Who We Are

Defined by Science, Driven by Purpose, United by Partnership.

We’re a company founded by scientists and shaped by collaboration.

Every day, we bring together world-class expertise, innovation, and integrity to help our partners solve the toughest challenges in drug development. We are united by a single purpose: to bring life-changing medicines to patients, faster.  

Our Story

Founded in 2010 by former AstraZeneca scientists, we began as a catalyst screening specialist before evolving into a fully integrated innovation partner for complex synthetic medicines. What started in a single lab in Cardiff has expanded across 14 state-of-the-art laboratories across the UK and Europe. 

Over the past decade, we’ve expanded into process chemistry, analytical development, oligonucleotides, peptides, and bioscience; we continuously invest in the people, technology, and infrastructure that enable our customers to move from discovery to clinic with confidence. 

Today, CatSci stands as a trusted drug development CRO to more than 100 biotechs and global pharma companies. 

Scientific by Nature
80% of our team hold PhDs, many with large pharma experience.
Collaborative by Design
We work scientist-to-scientist, as a true extension of your team.
Tailored to You
We adapt to your programme’s needs, challenges, and ambitions.
Integrity and Precision
Every decision is guided by data, foresight, and quality.
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The CatSci Way

Our Promise

We deliver science that stands up to scrutiny. Every CatSci project is built around you and your goals. We call this The CatSci Way – a partnership defined by trust, technical excellence, and accountability.

Trust

We communicate openly, align on priorities, and take ownership of outcomes, building lasting partnerships based on transparency and respect. 

Technical Excellence

Our science is rigorous, reproducible, and designed for real-world success. From discovery to IND, we apply the highest standards of data integrity, precision, and analytical control to deliver results that stand up to scrutiny.

Accountability

Every project is personal to us. We take responsibility for quality, timelines, and outcomes, ensuring that progress isn’t just promised, but delivered.

End in Mind

We assign the best-suited scientists to every programme, combining expertise and communication to get it right from the start. That’s why our customers trust CatSci to advance even their most complex molecules with confidence.
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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 People

Our people are the driving force behind everything we do. Scientists, analysts, chemists and innovators that work collaboratively across disciplines to help our partners bring new medicines to life.

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