Job Description
Talent International is partnering with a cutting edge pharmaceutical company in SSF that is looking for a Research Associate – Medicinal Chemistry. If you have a passion for bringing novel therapeutics to market and the blending of tech and biotech this could be the opportunity for you!
Job Description
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- Assist with the design of novel small molecules for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
- Oversee the synthesis of novel compounds at external contract research organizations (CROs)
- Take ownership of compound logistics, including compound registration, storage, disbursement, and shipping
- Provide formulation support for in-vitro and in-vivo early discovery studies
- Assist with the management of CROs for chemistry, ADME/PK, and other drug discovery studies
- Prepare reports, patents and presentations, and present data at Verge internal research meetings
- Conduct independent scientific literature and patent searches using relevant databases
Required Experience
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- BS in chemistry with 5+ years of industry experience, or an MS with 3+ years of industry experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of cutting-edge organic and medicinal chemistry principles and techniques, including synthetic methods, SAR development, and multi-parameter lead optimization
- General understanding of biological assays and principles of PK/ADME
- Experience with chemistry software and databases such as Chemdraw and SciFinder
- Experience with or willingness to learn and perform preclinical formulations
- Experience with compound logistics, including registration, storage, shipping, and managing inventory of small molecules (preferred)
- Strong desire to work in a start-up environment
- A passion for improving the lives of patients with neurodegenerative disease. Attention to detail and ability to collaborate