Principal Scientist/ (Associate) Director, Medicinal Chemistry

Join Our Dynamic Team at SERAC Biosciences AG

As a pivotal part of a groundbreaking biotech organization, you will engage in the exciting world of medicinal chemistry, playing an essential role in shaping early discovery and drug design programs. We are on the lookout for a dedicated and experienced medicinal chemist to join our vibrant team.

Your Contributions Will Include:

• Scientific Leadership & Strategy:
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to establish and implement medicinal chemistry strategies across early discovery and lead optimization programs.
  • Drive projects from early discovery through clinical candidate nomination, actively contributing to SERAC’s medicinal chemistry initiatives.
  • Utilize advanced, multi-parameter optimization approaches to enhance SAR, ADME, and efficacy in target molecules, promoting the use of enabling technologies.
  • Fluently analyze data using relevant software to define project goals and key scientific milestones, ensuring programs remain on track through critical decision-making.
• Project Management & Collaboration:
  • Foster strong collaborations across functions and manage CRO relationships to ensure quality and efficiency in outsourced chemistry activities.
  • Provide significant leadership on cross-functional project teams, delivering expertise in medicinal chemistry and guidance to biology, pharmacology, DMPK, and toxicology.
  • Engage in strategic discussions within a multidisciplinary matrix team environment, championing data-driven development and innovative practices.
• Research & Development Innovation:
  • Maintain high technical skill and scientific knowledge, staying updated on methodologies and advancements in medicinal chemistry.
  • Engage in scientific problem-solving to tackle lead discovery and optimization challenges, leveraging insights from structural biology and computational chemistry.
  • Represent SERAC in engagements with stakeholders, external collaborators, and within the broader scientific community.

What We Are Looking For:

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry with at least 5 years of experience in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in synthetic and medicinal chemistry with a proven history of advancing drug discovery programs from target identification to clinical candidate stage.
• Strong publication and/or patent record, reflecting significant contributions to medicinal chemistry and hit-to-lead optimization.
• Experience in collaborating with CROs and managing multidisciplinary project teams effectively.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills in English, enabling productive collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Join us in making a meaningful impact in the advancement of new therapies and redefining the future of drug discovery.