Principal Drug Discovery Chemist - Remote
About the Role
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Requirements
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a closely reputed company field. Minimum of 8 years of reputed company experience in pharmaceutical or biotech drug discovery. Demonstrated track record of successfully advancing drug candidates from discovery into preclinical development. Expertise in modern synthetic organic chemistry and a broad understanding of medicinal chemistry principles. Strong experience with structure-activity relationship (SAR) and structure-property relationship (SPR) optimization. Proficiency in utilizing various analytical techniques (e.g., NMR, LC-MS, chiral chromatography). Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills tailored for remote team dynamics. Proven ability to reputed company scientific projects and mentor team members. Experience with computational chemistry tools and design software is highly desirable. Must have a suitable remote work environment with reliable internet connectivity.
Benefits
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