Remote Drug Discovery Scientist – Small Molecules

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Performance bonus

Professional development budget

Remote tools and support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Pharmaceutical Research Scientist to drive drug discovery initiatives from home. The role focuses on identifying novel targets, designing small molecules, and advancing preclinical candidates in a fully remote setting.

The position requires a PhD with 3+ years in drug discovery, strong skills in synthetic organic chemistry, PK/PD understanding, and scientific communication.

Qualifications

• PhD in a life science discipline (Medicinal Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Pharmacology) or equivalent.
• 3+ years post-PhD in drug discovery with small molecule focus.
• Strong synthetic organic chemistry skills including design and characterization.
• Solid PK/PD understanding and drug metabolism principles.
• Proven ability to communicate complex data clearly in writing and talks.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize novel small molecules for targeted therapeutic areas.
• Conduct literature reviews and identify potential drug targets and mechanisms of action.
• Collaborate with computational chemists and biologists to optimize lead compounds.
• Design and execute in vitro and in vivo preclinical studies to evaluate drug efficacy and safety.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and present findings to internal teams and management.
• Stay updated on latest advancements and competitive intelligence in drug discovery.
• Contribute to research reports, patent applications, and regulatory documents.
• Participate in virtual team meetings and project discussions with global teams.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Independent project management

Scientific writing

Data analysis

Literature review

Education

PhD in Medicinal Chemistry

Post-doctoral or industry drug discovery experience

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Pharmaceutical Research Scientist to drive drug discovery initiatives from home. The role focuses on identifying novel targets, designing small molecules, and advancing preclinical candidates in a fully remote setting.

The position requires a PhD with 3+ years in drug discovery, strong skills in synthetic organic chemistry, PK/PD understanding, and scientific communication.