Scientific Director - San Diego CA

VetJobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 232,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in San Diego seeks an experienced medicinal chemist to lead the drug discovery portfolio within the Protein Homeostasis Thematic Research Center. The role focuses on rational design of new oncology agents and collaboration with global discovery teams to advance assets toward IND.

The candidate will guide a team of scientists, applying modern design principles, and will participate in senior leadership decisions shaping portfolio strategy and resource allocation in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry with 8+ years pharmaceutical medicinal chemistry industrial experience
• M.S. in synthetic organic chemistry with 12+ years pharmaceutical medicinal chemistry industrial experience
• B.S. in synthetic organic chemistry with 15+ years pharmaceutical medicinal chemistry industrial experience
• 6+ years of program leadership experience in all drug discovery phases from program initiation to development candidate identification
• Excellent communication skills, including the presentation of strategy, key data, issues and accomplishments
• Experience in the field of protein degradation or induced proximity is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end medicinal chemistry programs from discovery through IND, driving strategy, execution, and delivery of high-impact oncology assets
• Design and advance novel compounds using state-of-the-art drug design approaches, integrating structural biology, ADME, and computational insights
• Partner across multidisciplinary teams to accelerate decision-making, shape portfolio strategy, and deliver transformative therapeutics
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing scientific teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and scientific excellence within and outside direct reporting lines
• Clearly articulate program strategy, data, opportunities, and risks to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• As a member of the San Diego Chemistry Leadership team, drive the scientific, strategic, and operational direction of the San Diego medicinal chemistry organization, including portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, talent development, and representation in senior leadership decision-making

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is “On-Site” at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Summary

Experienced medicinal chemist who is seeking to lead and contribute to the drug discovery portfolio in the Protein Homeostasis Thematic Research Center in our San Diego Discovery Chemistry group. We are seeking a talented and highly motivated individual with a strong background in medicinal chemistry to join our Global Discovery Chemistry, Therapeutic Discovery Sciences team in San Diego. The successful candidate will contribute and lead a team of scientists that engage in rational design of new agents for the potential treatment of diverse oncology indications. The individual will apply modern drug design principles to solve medicinal chemistry problems relevant to the Protein Homeostasis Thematic Research Center project portfolio in collaboration with a broad group of scientists.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end medicinal chemistry programs from discovery through IND, driving strategy, execution, and delivery of high-impact oncology assets
• Design and advance novel compounds using state-of-the-art drug design approaches, integrating structural biology, ADME, and computational insights
• Partner across multidisciplinary teams to accelerate decision-making, shape portfolio strategy, and deliver transformative therapeutics
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing scientific teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and scientific excellence within and outside direct reporting lines
• Clearly articulate program strategy, data, opportunities, and risks to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• As a member of the San Diego Chemistry Leadership team, drive the scientific, strategic, and operational direction of the San Diego medicinal chemistry organization, including portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, talent development, and representation in senior leadership decision-making

Auto req ID

487388BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Basic qualifications
• Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry with 8+ years pharmaceutical medicinal chemistry industrial experience
• M.S. in synthetic organic chemistry with 12+ years pharmaceutical medicinal chemistry industrial experience
• B.S. in synthetic organic chemistry with 15+ years pharmaceutical medicinal chemistry industrial experience
• 6+ years of program leadership experience in all drug discovery phases from program initiation to development candidate identification
• Excellent communication skills, including the presentation of strategy, key data, issues and accomplishments to other members of the organization.
• Experience in the field of protein degradation or induced proximity a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry with 12+ years pharmaceutical medicinal chemistry industrial experience
• 6+ years of program leadership experience in all drug discovery phases
• Chemistry group leadership of 5+ team members as direct and indirect reports

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials - if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview

San Diego - CA - US: $231,630 - $280,675

Field - United States - US: $134,390 - $162,843

City: San Diego

State: California

Job Category: Pharmaceutical

Job Code: Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical

Affiliate Sponsor: Bristol Myers Sqibb BMS

Salary Range >$100,000