Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Required

• BS, MS, or PhD in chemistry with a focus on synthetic organic chemistry
• Experience in small molecule drug discovery in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting and a B.S. with 15+ years’ experience, M.S. with 12+ years’ experience or Ph.D. with 8+ years’ experience.
• Proven track record of success in advancing programs from leads to advanced candidates.
• Extensive experience in lead compound optimization for potency, selectivity, ADME and PK.
• Expert in modern synthetic organic chemistry approaches and principles demonstrated through publications in journals and patents
• Ability to integrate multiple R&D disciplines into a successful strategic project plan
• Experience working with computational chemists as part of project team in design of drug targets is required
• Strong interpersonal, communication, time management, and leadership skills
• Creative problem solving and management of relationships with several stakeholders within and beyond the company
• ABOUT IAMBIC THERAPEUTICS
• Iambic is a clinical-stage life-science and technology company developing novel medicines using its AI-driven discovery and development platform. Based in San Diego and founded in 2020, Iambic has assembled a world-class team that unites pioneering AI experts and experienced drug hunters. The Iambic platform has demonstrated delivery of new drug candidates to human clinical trials with unprecedented speed and across multiple target classes and mechanisms of action. Iambic is advancing a pipeline of potential best-in-class and first-in-class clinical assets, both internally and in partnership, to address urgent unmet patient need. Learn more about the Iambic team, platform, pipeline, and partnerships at iambic.ai.
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