CareerPlan

Principal Scientist - Medicinal Chemistry

US - California - South San FranciscoFull-time$165k–$224k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Design, synthesis, and purification of novel compounds for potential clinical drug development, including work within the Induced Proximity Platform (IPP) using PROTAC modality.

Role type

Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Builds

Novel drug candidates for clinical development

Domain

Biotechnology, Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, Rare Disease

Required skills

Organic chemistry, Medicinal chemistry, Synthetic organic chemistry, Drug discovery, Laboratory experimentation, Project planning, Data analysis, Scientific communication, Mentoring, Patent generation

Preferred skills

Leading medicinal chemistry teams, Extensive drug discovery track record, Expertise in modern medicinal and synthetic chemistry approaches

Technologies

PROTAC modality, Induced Proximity Platform (IPP)

Responsibilities

Design and implement state-of-the-art scientific research; conduct laboratory experiments; plan detailed procedures with timelines and milestones; review and interpret scientific data; advise colleagues and supervisors; participate in national and international meetings; mentor research associates and laboratory assistants

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship