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Lead Medicinal Chemist

2 months ago


South San Francisco, California, United States Septerna Full time

Company Overview
Septerna is a pioneering biotechnology firm dedicated to developing transformative therapies for patients. Our goal is to become the leading company in G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) drug discovery. Utilizing our innovative Native ComplexTM Platform, we replicate GPCRs with their authentic structure, function, and dynamics outside of the cellular environment. This unique approach allows us to leverage advanced structural and screening technologies for comprehensive drug discovery across the GPCR class. We are building a robust pipeline of GPCR-targeted small molecule programs aimed at addressing previously undruggable targets.

Team Environment
We are eager to grow our diverse team of professionals committed to creating groundbreaking medicines that meet the urgent needs of patients. At Septerna, we value a variety of perspectives, expertise, and backgrounds, fostering collaboration and innovation. Joining our team means bringing your authentic self to work, learning from a talented group of scientists and business experts, and contributing your enthusiasm and creativity to our mission. We are dedicated to cultivating an environment where employees thrive through mutual learning and teamwork.

Role Summary
We are in search of a skilled medicinal chemist to enhance our chemistry initiatives for various drug discovery projects within a collaborative team. Key responsibilities will include compound design, synthesis in our laboratories, coordination with contract research organizations (CROs), and providing broad support to the chemistry department. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to learn from seasoned medicinal chemists and drug discovery experts, applying structure-based drug design and modern hit-identification techniques to GPCR targets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Utilize contemporary knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry, including modern methodologies and multi-step synthesis.
  • Independently design, execute, and troubleshoot synthetic routes for drug-like molecules.
  • Analyze structure-activity relationship (SAR) data to inform design strategies.
  • Employ computational modeling and SAR analysis tools to influence program direction.
  • Communicate effectively and deliver impactful presentations.
  • Collaborate within a team-oriented environment, considering the collective needs of the group.
  • Demonstrate leadership potential in managing external CRO chemistry resources.
Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry, with or without postdoctoral experience; or a BS/MS with over 6 years of relevant experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $145,000, with variations based on individual qualifications and experience. Our comprehensive compensation package includes benefits, stock options, and an annual target bonus for full-time roles.