Job Details
Posted 26 May, 2026
Job Id: 628222
Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry
Job Description
Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry
About the Position
We are seeking talented and highly motivated individuals with a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry to join our medicinal chemistry group in the pursuit of novel small molecules to treat patients with unmet medical needs. The successful candidate will engage in rational structure-based drug discovery enabled by our computational and structural biology group. Specifically, this individual will design and synthesize novel chemical entities optimized for potency, selectivity, pharmacokinetics and in vivo efficacy. As members of a dynamic multi-disciplinary project team, this person will collaborate with a broad group of scientists at our company and with external collaborators. Additionally, they will contribute effectively to patent, report and scientific publication writing.
Qualifications
* BS or MS in degree with 10+ years pharmaceutical medicinal chemistry industrial experience; Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry with 8+ years pharmaceutical medicinal chemistry industrial experience
* Successful application of structure-based drug design leading to advanced leads/ development candidates. Strong working knowledge of protein-ligand interactions, conformational and structural analysis, experienced in partnering closely with computational chemists through appropriate use of computational tools, models and visualization applications.
* High level of creativity and productivity with strong synthetic problem solving skills
* Excellent scientific expertise in organic synthesis, conversant with the current literature
* Ability to champion the chemistry efforts into new directions to achieve project milestones.
* Solid track record of innovation and impact on programs, with direct contributions to company pipelines (including both successful advances and smart terminations).
* Proven leadership capability in cross-functional team setting, either as project team leader or co-lead.
* Strong evidence of conceptual thinking and active follow through, recognized by establishing new projects or new directions within projects, new strategies and/or enabling technologies for drug discovery. Vigorous scientific curiosity evidenced by contributions to diverse medicinal chemistry strategies.
* Ability to make inventive contributions towards new chemical target structures or templates for programs, and employ sound judgment in the evaluation and strategic decision making around early screening or literature hits.
* Excellent knowledge of medicinal chemistry principles with a solid understanding of the basic biology and pharmacology of programs, the ADME issues, and series SAR. Able to effectively integrate this knowledge and apply the key principles of medicinal chemistry, literature precedent, and drug design to direct medicinal chemistry programs to phase transitions or series go/no go decisions
* Strong skills in gathering, documenting, and analyzing information from competitive sources such as patents and meetings and using this information to guide program strategy
* Excellent communication skills and able to present the rationale, key data, issues and accomplishments of the chemistry efforts to other members of the department
Fit with Culture and Values
* Strong team orientation; highly collaborative
* Solutions and results-oriented focus
* Hands-on approach; resourceful and open to diverse points of view
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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