Senior Director, Synthetic Molecule Design & Development

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 151,500 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit program

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) and pension

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a skilled professional in Indianapolis, IN, to lead the development and optimization of synthetic drug candidates. This role involves working with dynamic teams and requires a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or related fields.

The successful candidate will implement modern technologies for drug manufacturing and oversee the design of new synthetic routes to ensure production efficiency. Comprehensive benefits are offered alongside competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in chemical engineering or MS degree with 15+ years.
• Experience with developing chemical processes from mid-development to commercialization.
• Pharmaceutical sector experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead unit operation development and process optimization of synthetic drug candidates.
• Design and develop new synthetic routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners for efficient chemical process development.

Skills

Fluent knowledge in unit operation design

Process modeling

Synthetic organic chemistry

Technical transfer of processes

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a closely related field

Tools

Process analytical technologies (PAT)

Job description

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a skilled professional in Indianapolis, IN, to lead the development and optimization of synthetic drug candidates. This role involves working with dynamic teams and requires a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or related fields.

The successful candidate will implement modern technologies for drug manufacturing and oversee the design of new synthetic routes to ensure production efficiency. Comprehensive benefits are offered alongside competitive compensation.