Scientific Director
Core
Lead end-to-end medicinal chemistry programs from discovery through IND for oncology assets, applying rational design principles to solve problems in protein homeostasis.
Role type
Senior IC medicinal chemistry program lead (Scientific Director)
Builds
Novel small molecule therapeutics for oncology
Domain
Pharmaceutical industry, medicinal chemistry, oncology
Required skills
medicinal chemistry, rational drug design, structural biology integration, ADME, computational chemistry, program leadership, team building, strategic planning
Preferred skills
protein degradation, induced proximity, chemistry group leadership
Technologies
structural biology tools, ADME platforms, computational chemistry software
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