Lead Discovery Process Chemistry Scientist

MSD; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

MSD is seeking an exceptional scientific leader for the Discovery Process Chemistry (DPC) group at the Boston site. The role involves directing a team of scientists to tackle complex chemistry challenges across discovery projects, from lead identification through candidate selection, and ensuring smooth transition to early development.

The candidate will define scalable synthetic routes, manage APIs supply for evolving programs, and collaborate with Medicinal and Process Chemistry as well as

Qualifications

• Education: PhD in Organic Chemistry is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with a proven track record of scientific excellence and successful research.
• Expertise in organic synthesis and medicinal/process chemistry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of scientists in developing solutions to complex chemistry problems across discovery projects.
• Define scalable synthetic routes and transition candidate compounds from discovery into early development.
• Collaborate with Medicinal Chemistry, Process Chemistry and other discovery/preclinical groups.
• Mentor and provide expertise across the DPC group, drive innovation and external engagement.

Skills

Bioconjugation

Clinical Chemistry

Computational Chemistry

High-Throughput

Inorganic Synthesis

Medicinal Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Organic Synthesis

Organometallic Chemistry

Preclinical Research

Process Chemistry

Scientific Publishing

Structure Based Drug Design

Synthetic Chemistry

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry

Job description

MSD is seeking an exceptional scientific leader for the Discovery Process Chemistry (DPC) group at the Boston site. The role involves directing a team of scientists to tackle complex chemistry challenges across discovery projects, from lead identification through candidate selection, and ensuring smooth transition to early development.

The candidate will define scalable synthetic routes, manage APIs supply for evolving programs, and collaborate with Medicinal and Process Chemistry as well as