Senior Director of Medicinal Chemistry & Strategy

BioSpace; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 208,200 - 327,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical leader is seeking a Senior Director of Medicinal Chemistry to drive innovative drug discovery initiatives. This role involves providing strategic oversight to the medicinal chemistry team, ensuring project success, and fostering collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Chemistry, extensive experience in drug discovery, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and is based in Boston, MA.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in small molecule projects.
• Proven track record of leading successful drug discovery programs.
• Experience in a leadership role in large pharma or biotechnology.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the medicinal chemistry department.
• Oversee management of medicinal chemistry projects at CROs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance drug candidates.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Technical Expertise

Communication

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry

Job description

A global biopharmaceutical leader is seeking a Senior Director of Medicinal Chemistry to drive innovative drug discovery initiatives. This role involves providing strategic oversight to the medicinal chemistry team, ensuring project success, and fostering collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Chemistry, extensive experience in drug discovery, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and is based in Boston, MA.