Senior Director of Chemistry

1 month ago


San Francisco, United States Scienta Full time

Company – A leading Biotechnology focused on next-generation small molecules.


Location – San Francisco, CA


About the company

  • This company focuses on developing small molecules to target previously undruggable targets with proprietary platform technology licenced from a leading Ivy League.
  • They are seeking a Head of Chemistry with extensive experience in small molecule discovery and drug development to provide strategic leadership alongside the CSO


Duties

  • Serve on the leadership team working with the CSO and other senior leaders to establish and execute on scientific strategies.
  • Provide medicinal chemistry insight for new target and lead identification based on evolving science across a broad range of targets.
  • Oversee the day-to-day laboratory operations


Experience

  • PhD in Chemistry with a focus on synthetic organic chemistry.
  • 10+ years of experience in small molecule drug discovery experience
  • Medicinal chemistry knowledge from hits to clinical candidate selection.
  • Extensive experience with lead compound optimization in the areas of potency, selectivity, solubility, ADME and PK.
  • Previous track record of success in biotechnology environment


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