Senior Scientist, Discovery Chemistry – Peptide Research

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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:
Chemical Research

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

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We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Scientist, Discovery Chemistry – Peptide Research to be in Spring House, PA.

Purpose:

We are seeking experienced, highly skilled, and motivated chemist with expertise in peptide drug discovery, design and synthesis, to work in our laboratories, for the position of Senior Scientist, Discovery Chemistry.  We are seeking experienced peptide medicinal chemists with outstanding organic and peptide synthesis expertise to advance peptide drug discovery programs toward the clinic.

In this position, with significant opportunities for laboratory-based program leadership, the successful candidate will partner with both internal and external chemistry teams to generate innovative solutions to synthetic and medicinal chemistry challenges within the context drug discovery projects.  She/he will maintain close interactions with computer assisted design scientists, biologists, pharmacologists, and pharmaceutical development scientists.  Strong people and mentoring skills and the ability to thrive in a team and goal driven environment are key attributes. 

This individual must also excel in communication and have strong interpersonal skills necessary to influence a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

You will be responsible for:

•            Maintaining a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting.

•            Developing and executing clear synthetic strategies towards complex molecules using state-of-the-art synthetic methodologies with a focus on peptides.

•            Independently designing and synthesizing drug-like peptide molecules utilizing current medicinal chemistry knowledge, including property-based optimization, and an understanding o...