escription **Position Title** Senior Scientist - Medicinal Chemistry, Integrated Drug Discovery **Job overview** An accomplished synthetic organic and medicinal chemist, with a good track record of being a key project contributor, to design and synthesize small molecule targets. **Responsibilities** + Design and synthesize small molecule targets to drive programs to clinical candidate nomination. + Use reaction and reagent databases to select effective techniques/routes to maximize productivity and provide solutions to complex multi-step synthetic problems. + Prepare and characterize high purity target compounds and intermediates to meet aggressive project timelines. + Proficient in the use of analytical techniques for structural characterization and able to interpret complex NMR spectra. + Register compounds in corporate database and maintain notebooks according to SOP. + Champion new chemistry techniques, reagents and methodology in discovery chemistry and participate in group/lab responsibilities. + Fully understand SAR around own work and project, and able to prioritize work proactively based on emerging data. + Interpret biological data (DMPK, pharmacology, safety) to identify issues. + Using knowledge and work experience, work independently, proactively and collaborate with other team members to design target compounds which address issues. + Ability to learn from the literature and meetings and make decisions that require developing new options to solve moderately complex problems and move projects forward. + Understand and articulate the scientific rationale of the project to other scientists. + Provide formal and informal mentoring within project team and junior staff members. + Determine the relevance of patent search results and assess the patentability of new targets. Assist with filing patent applications by reviewing claims and providing experimental data. + Actively participate in medicinal chemistry discussions communicating own science in a clear and precise manner and raising issues which positively influence the direction of lead series. + Communicate and interact with other staff members in a professional and courteous manner. + Operate in the lab in a safe and efficient manner according to HSE guidelines and adhere to all mandatory company compliance requirements. + Adapt to changes and challenges in a productive and professional manner. + Act as an ambassador for the department and attend appropriate meetings to increase knowledge and stay current with journal and patent literature. **Requirements & Qualifications** + Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 8 years of relevant research experience in an academic or biopharmaceutical setting OR Master’s Degree with minimum 5 years of relevant research experience in an academic or biopharmaceutical setting OR PhD with minimum 3 years of relevant research experience in an academic or biopharmaceutical setting. + Deep knowledge of organic chemistry and a growing understanding of medicinal chemistry principles. + Consistent record of publications, patents and external presentations and involvement in professional society. **Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_** Better is out there. 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