Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, United States MOMA Therapeutics Full time

MOMA Therapeutics is looking for an experienced Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry.

Imagine joining a company where you….

* Will be part of an experienced and resilient team that is collectively unstoppable, trusts one another, and selflessly collaborates
* Will work with incredible humans who are committed to the discovery of transformative medicines for patients
* Are needed… because patients are counting on you

About MOMA Therapeutics

At MOMA Therapeutics, we are motivated by a single common goal, to discover and develop innovative new medicines for patients through our singular focus: the therapeutic targeting of molecular machines.

Job Summary:

In this role you will…

* Devise and implement medicinal chemistry strategies to achieve project / research goals
* Influence the selection of critical path activities to drive project progression
* Build strong partnerships with outsourced synthetic chemistry at partner CROs
* Effectively communicate medicinal chemistry strategies, innovative ideas and results, both informally and in meetings with colleagues and research management
* Work collaboratively across diverse functions to achieve corporate goals

About you…

* You have a PhD degree in organic/medicinal chemistry, and at least 6 years of drug discovery experience in a pharmaceutical/biotechnology company, or a Masters degree in organic/medicinal chemistry and at least 10 years of experience.
* You have deep experience interpreting and integrating biochemical, cellular and ADME data and implementing medicinal chemistry strategies to advance program chemical matter through all phases of drug discovery.
* You are a self-starter with demonstrated impact in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery as evidenced by performance and accomplishment.
* You have a demonstrated skill set when it comes to scientific creativity and risk taking in solving complex medicinal chemistry problems.
* You have experience in and love complex problem solving through in-depth analysis of data or situations.
* You work hard, you are kind to others, and you enjoy being a part of a collaborative team that gets stuff done.
* You enjoy being in an environment where data drives the direction of the science.

MOMA Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.



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