Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry
About The Position
We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love. We have an exciting opportunity for a talented chemist to join our Small-Molecule Drug Discovery Chemistry Department at Genentech in South San Francisco, CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and synthesizing analogs for molecular targets by applying innovative structure- and computation-driven and property-based design principles in a multi-disciplinary, team-based culture. In addition to close collaboration with other chemists, the candidate will engage with various functions such as Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Structural Biology, Biochemical and Cellular Pharmacology, Machine Learning, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Safety and disease area Biology.
Requirements
- A PhD with 0-6 years of post-PhD experience, or equivalent and relevant experience in chemical research.
- Expertise in modern synthetic organic chemistry is required as demonstrated by a track record of at least one first authored publication(s).
- Ability to conduct multi-step syntheses and retrosynthetic analysis of complex molecules.
Nice To Haves
- You will demonstrate extensive experience and record of accomplishment in one or more of the following areas: medicinal chemistry, methodology/catalysis, total synthesis, chemical biology and physical organic chemistry.
- You will convey strong verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively in teams.
- Candidates with significant industry experience should be prepared to fully disclose details of accomplishments.
- Applicants are requested to submit a Research Summary in addition to their CV.
Responsibilities
- designing and synthesizing analogs for molecular targets
- applying innovative structure- and computation-driven and property-based design principles in a multi-disciplinary, team-based culture
- close collaboration with other chemists
- engage with various functions such as Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Structural Biology, Biochemical and Cellular Pharmacology, Machine Learning, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Safety and disease area Biology
Benefits
- Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.
- A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
- This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
