CareerPlan

Senior Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

TokyoFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead drug discovery programs using structure-based drug design and Schrödinger's computational platform to deliver high-quality development candidates.

Role type

Senior Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Builds

Development candidates for pharmaceutical programs

Domain

Life Sciences / Medicinal Chemistry / Computational Drug Design

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Structure-based drug design, Medicinal chemistry strategy, Experimental hit-finding, CRO management, Biology/Pharmacology/PK/PD understanding, Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Peptide modality experience

Technologies

Schrödinger computational platform

Responsibilities

Lead global cross-functional drug discovery programs, Execute medicinal chemistry strategies, Collaborate with computational chemists on platform application, Drive experimental hit-finding capabilities, Provide strategic technical expertise

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC