Principal Scientist to Executive Director, Medicinal Chemistry

【Key Responsibilities】

<p>Design and oversee key medicinal chemistry strategies to evaluate external projects, ensuring optimal experimental design and data interpretation.</p> <p>Lead interactions with CROs, including study design, execution, oversight, and results assessment.</p> <p>Collaborate with senior scientific advisors/consultants to refine strategies and guide SAR design and decision-making.</p> <p>Work cross-functionally with internal teams (DMPK, biology, toxicology, CMC, patent and regulatory affairs) to optimize SAR from discovery through clinical candidate. Experienced with IND-enabling studies.</p> <p>Provide scientific and strategic leadership to advance internal R&D programs efficiently and effectively.</p>

【Qualifications】

<p>PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related discipline.</p> <p>At least 5 years of relevant industry experience in drug discovery and development, with extensive expertise in medicinal chemistry.</p> <p>Proven ability to design and manage complex medicinal chemistry programs, analyze structure-activity relationships (SAR), and guide lead optimization.</p> <p>Experience working with CROs and managing external collaborations.</p> <p>Strong collaboration, communication, and project management skills.</p>