Alexander McDermott

Alexander McDermott is a Senior Scientist at AstraZeneca since May 2025, with a robust academic background in chemistry focused on drug discovery and development. McDermott completed a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Southampton from January 2021 to May 2025, following a Master of Research from Imperial College London between January 2018 and January 2019. Prior to the current role, McDermott was a Chemistry PhD student at the University of Southampton, a Production Specialist at Torbay Pharmaceuticals, and an Intern Pathologist at Alice Holt research station, where focus was placed on the phytophthora pathogen. Earlier experience includes various roles at Tregorran Hotel, demonstrating a diverse skill set beyond the scientific field.