Senior Discovery Scientist - CRO Lead in Drug Discovery

Iambic; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical coverage

401(k) matching

Flexible time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Iambic Therapeutics in San Diego, CA seeks a motivated chemist to join the Discovery team. You will manage external research support, coordinate with medicinal chemistry and HTE teams to drive compound libraries and drug discovery efforts, and contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with pharma discovery experience, excels in CRO/vendor management, and delivers clear communications with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 3+ years of pharma/bio-tech drug discovery experience.
• Strong foundation in modern organic synthesis methods.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative research environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication with vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Prior expertise in CRO management; demonstrated problem solving within tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of FTEs/FFS at external CROs to drive molecular discovery efforts.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, purchase orders, change orders, budgeting, and commercial alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, priorities, resources, and deliverables.
• Identify delivery risks, assess potential impacts, escalate critical issues, and drive resolution.
• Act as a liaison between Iambic, CROs, and other external collaborators.
• Communicate project updates clearly and effectively to the broader team and key stakeholders.
• Work as a senior member of the Chemistry research group and foster excellence, innovation, and teamwork.

Skills

CRO management

Vendor management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organized and detail-oriented

Drug discovery experience

Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry

Job description

Iambic Therapeutics in San Diego, CA seeks a motivated chemist to join the Discovery team. You will manage external research support, coordinate with medicinal chemistry and HTE teams to drive compound libraries and drug discovery efforts, and contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with pharma discovery experience, excels in CRO/vendor management, and delivers clear communications with stakeholders.