Chemical Compound Manager

Russell Tobin; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin is partnering with a global pharmaceutical organization to identify a ChemicalCompound Manager for an opportunity near Cambridge, MA. The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days onsite, and is a 12‑month contract with potential to extend.

The candidate will register and manage chemical compounds in databases, maintain inventory and SOPs, and coordinate with CROs and external collaborators. Strong knowledge of registration platforms and lab systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science; MS preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in compound management or related scientific environment.
• Hands-on experience with compound registration platforms and LIMS/electronic lab systems.

Responsibilities

• Register and manage chemical compounds in electronic databases with accurate structures and metadata.
• Maintain compound inventory, storage, distribution, and shipments to internal teams and CROs.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, workflows, and training while ensuring data quality and sample integrity.
• Manage CRO/vendor operations and resolve issues related to logistics and shipments.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, turnaround time and quality.

Skills

Chemical structures

Compound handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

MS preferred

Tools

BIOVIA

Dotmatics

CDD Vault

ChemAxon

Job description

Russell Tobin is partnering with a global pharmaceutical organization to identify a ChemicalCompound Manager for an opportunity near Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities

• Register and manage chemical compounds in electronic databases, ensuring accurate structures, metadata, and traceability.
• Maintain compound inventory, storage, distribution, and shipments to internal teams, CROs, and external collaborators.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, workflows, and training while ensuring data quality and sample integrity.
• Manage CRO/vendor operations, resolving issues related to logistics, packaging, metadata, and shipments.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, turnaround time, and operational quality.

Skills

• Working knowledge of chemical structures, nomenclature, compound handling, storage, and laboratory safety practices.
• Experience with compound registration software such as BIOVIA, Dotmatics, CDD Vault, ChemAxon, or an equivalent platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry a related scientific discipline; an M.S. or equivalent experience is preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in compound management, medicinal chemistry support, pharmaceutical research operations, or a related scientific environment.
• Hands‑on experience with compound registration platforms, electronic laboratory systems, and inventory management databases.
• Experience working with external CROs, vendors, or compound logistics networks.

Preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and database or inventory‑tracking applications. Some experience in python scripting is preferred.
• Familiarity with automated compound storage and retrieval systems and high‑throughput screening support is preferred.

Additional Details

• Location model: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite)
• Position Type: 12‑month contract with potential to extend
• Pay range approved: $40/hr - $49.50/hr dependent on experience/qualification

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

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