Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry - South San Francisco, United States - R2M Pharma, Inc.

Description

Job description:

R2M Pharma is a biotechnology research organization devoted to the discovery of high-quality small molecule preclinical development compounds for the treatment of unmet medical indications. We are searching for highly motivated, team-oriented scientists with strong technical skills and a track record of problem solving to join our team of professionals devoted to advancing novel treatments to unmet medical indications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As a scientist in medicinal chemistry, effectively drive the medicinal chemistry efforts to meet aggressive corporate timeline

Conceive and execute novel ideas for the rapid optimization and improvement of chemical leads

Closely follow emerging results in pharmacological and ADME assays to contribute to the optimization strategy and advancement of lead candidates

Proactively gain competitive intelligence using available resources and incorporate this knowledge into internal drug discovery programs

Regularly provide medicinal chemistry and project updates to a multidisciplinary drug discovery team and senior management

Maintain a high level of productivity in the laboratory as evidenced by consistently generating high-impact compounds

Lead and contribute to the writing of patent applications, study reports, and scientific publications

Qualifications:

PhD or postdoctoral training in organic or medicinal chemistry. Medicinal chemistry experience in pharmaceutical industry highly preferred but not necessary.

Extensive knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and superior problem-solving skills

Skilled in the art and practice of modern synthetic and mechanistic organic chemistry with demonstrated experience in designing and executing multistep synthesis of complex organic molecules

A strong track record of creative problem solving

Competence with the use of modern spectroscopic methods applied to structure determination including 1H NMR, 13C NMR, 2D NMR, IR, and mass spectroscopy

Experience in the use of preparative and analytical chromatographic separations

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to work efficiently and productively in a fast- paced, multi-disciplinary environment

Competence with good laboratory practices that promote a safety-oriented professional work environment