Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 7+ years of experience or Master's in Chemistry with 10+ years in small molecule drug discovery.
Proven creativity and problem-solving skills in medicinal and organic chemistry, evidenced by publications and patents.
4+ years of experience in leading and coaching high-performing teams.
Ability to tackle complex multiparametric problems using computational and empirical data for molecular optimization.
Familiarity with drug discovery adjacent fields like ADMET, pharmacology, and CMC.
Responsibilities
Lead drug discovery project teams from hit identification to candidate selection.
Manage internal and external chemistry teams using modern synthetic and parallel chemistry techniques.
Develop medicinal chemistry plans to optimize molecules through structure-based design and modeling.
Analyze complex biological and molecular data using modern visualization techniques.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project and company objectives.
Mentor and support team members to align with company goals.
Influence the organization positively through exemplary leadership.
Benefits
Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies in drug discovery.
Support for work-life balance and employee well-being.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced medicinal chemist with a deep knowledge of medicinal and synthetic chemistry and a proven track record of leading and driving drug discovery programs to preclinical candidate selection to join our team at Magnet Biomedicine.
Responsibilities
Lead multi-disciplinary drug discovery project teams from hit identification to candidate selection.
Coordinate, lead, and manage internal and external chemistry teams, employing modern synthetic and parallel chemistry approaches and techniques.
Formulate medicinal chemistry plans and strategies to drive molecular optimization by applying structure-based drug design, property predictions, computational, and modeling approaches.
Employ modern visualization approaches to interpret and analyze complex biological and molecular data.
Collaborate closely within cross-functional teams and foster cross-disciplinary relationships to advance project and company goals.
Guide, manage, motivate, mentor, and support reports toward company goals.
Lead by example and positively influence the organization.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 7+ years of experience or Masters in Chemistry and 10+ years of experience and leadership in small molecule drug discovery
Strong track record of creativity and problem-solving in medicinal and organic chemistry demonstrated by publications and patents.
Effective people manager with 4+ years leading, coaching and enabling high performing teams.
Ability to solve complex multiparametric problems, utilize computational and empirical data to drive molecular optimization, and possess working knowledge of adjacent fields critical to drug discovery and development, including but not limited to ADMET, in vitro and in vivo pharmacology, and CMC.
Experience working with external CRO partners, BRo5 optimization, and molecular glues desired, but not necessary.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
National salary range. Salary will be determined by many factors, including but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, location and business or organizational needs.
