virtual vocationsNew York, NY
Medicinal Chemistry Project Leader
Medicinal Chemistry Project Leader
Medicinal Chemistry Project Leader
virtual vocationsNew York, NY
5 days ago
Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Apply for this role →Leading chemistry efforts within a cross-functional project team, the full-time Medicinal Chemistry Project Leader will drive PROTAC projects from inception to clinical candidate nomination, with a focus on degrader-antibody conjugates, in a hybrid work environment.
Key responsibilities:
Drive milestone decision-making on assigned PROTAC projects in line with target product profiles and timelines
Expeditiously design PROTACs and degrader-antibody conjugates using advanced computational chemistry resources
Analyze complex datasets to generate new testable hypotheses and ensure effective collaboration with external CRO resources
Required qualifications:
PhD in organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry with 8+ years of pharma/biotech drug discovery experience
Proven track record of leading research projects through milestone decisions toward clinical candidate nomination
Extensive experience in synthetic and medicinal chemistry, particularly with antibody-drug conjugates
Deep understanding of pharmacokinetic principles and in vivo pharmacology
Ability to effectively communicate project needs and strategies to multidisciplinary teams and senior leaders
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Level
Manager
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Chemists
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Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
Posted
5 days ago