Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

In this role, you will:

• Build - In partnership with biologists, data scientists and others you will build projects across therapeutic models designed to translate phenotypic screening hits to preclinical assets with quality and speed.
• Contribute - You will contribute to a cross-functional team leading medicinal chemistry efforts, as part of a nimble, highly efficient chemistry team
• Collaborate - Work in a cross-functional matrix organization with biologists, chemists, data scientists, and engineers with a passion for drug discovery.
• Communicate - Independently prepare impactful presentations for senior leaders and partners to allow for informed data-based decision making.
• Achieve - Understand the critical path and provide high-quality results.

• PhD in synthetic organic/medicinal chemistry with 5+ years drug discovery experience OR MS with 8+ years drug discovery experience within the biotech or pharma industries
• Experience leading the advancements of chemical series from hit to lead and candidate status
• Strong record of productivity as demonstrated by publications or patents
• Expertise in synthetic organic chemistry (experience working with CROs a plus)
• An understanding of medicinal chemistry drug design principles, research operating plans, DMPK and IVIVC