CareerPlan

Scientific Director

San Diego - CA - USFull-time$232k–$281k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead end-to-end medicinal chemistry programs from discovery through IND for oncology assets, applying modern drug design principles to solve problems in the Protein Homeostasis Thematic Research Center.

Role type

Senior IC medicinal chemistry program lead (oncology)

Builds

Novel small molecule agents for oncology

Domain

Pharmaceutical / Medicinal Chemistry / Oncology

Required skills

Medicinal chemistry, rational drug design, structural biology integration, ADME, program leadership, strategy execution, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

Protein degradation, induced proximity, chemistry group leadership

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end medicinal chemistry programs from discovery through IND; Design and advance novel compounds using state-of-the-art drug design approaches; Partner across multidisciplinary teams to accelerate decision-making; Build, mentor, and lead high-performing scientific teams; Articulate program strategy and risks to senior leadership; Drive scientific, strategic, and operational direction of the San Diego medicinal chemistry organization

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities