Director of Bioconjugate Chemistry

Job Description

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey where your expertise in medicinal chemistry can drive groundbreaking discoveries and have a lasting impact on global healthcare? Our Discovery Chemistry team in South San Francisco, CA is looking for a collaborative and creative Director to join us. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop people, lead transformative projects, influence scientific strategy, set departmental vision, and expand your network. As a leader in our organization, you will leverage your talent across the following principal responsibilities:

Leverage your people leadership talent to enable the growth and development of a team of exceptional scientists. This includes fostering their scientific curiosity, guiding their career paths, and promoting continuous learning. By embracing a diverse culture and modeling inclusive behaviors, you will create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Lead Drug Discovery Projects: Utilize your expertise in bioconjugate drug discovery to lead high-impact research projects in bioconjugates across multiple therapeutic areas. Collaborate with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams, leveraging their diverse skills and knowledge, to achieve project goals and milestones. Your strategic thinking, innovative problem-solving, and incisive decision-making will drive outcomes that can transform the lives of patients.

Set Department Strategy: Develop and execute the strategic vision for the South San Francisco Discovery Chemistry department, aligning it with our network-wide organizational objectives. As part of the South San Francisco Discovery Chemistry Leadership Team, define clear objectives, priorities, and indicators of excellence, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of synthesis and drug discovery.

Contribute to Scientific Strategy: Shape our scientific strategy by applying your deep knowledge of bioconjugate chemistry, staying informed on and sharing industry trends. Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify promising biological targets, innovative technologies, and cutting-edge research approaches. Provide strategic guidance and data-driven recommendations that align with our mission and goals, driving scientific innovation and enhancing our competitive position.

Influence the internal and external scientific community: Leverage your strong network and effective communication skills to foster collaborations with partners, thought leaders, and stakeholders within and outside of our company. Actively participate in conferences, industry events, and scientific forums to stay informed about emerging trends, expand our visibility, and establish strategic alliances that amplify Discovery Chemistry's impact at our company and on the broader scientific community. Cultivate relationships that reinforce our leadership in drug discovery and create opportunities for transformative partnerships.

To excel in this role, you will need strong skills in strategic thinking, effective communication, collaboration, balanced risk-taking, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Your passion for science, unwavering commitment to patients, and ability to inspire and empower others will set you apart.

Embark on a career journey where your expertise and leadership will shape the future of medicinal chemistry, driving innovations that transform healthcare. Together, let's push the boundaries of scientific discovery and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people worldwide.

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:    

Ph.D. in chemistry or related field with 8+ years of industry experience in drug discovery; M.Sc. in chemistry or related field with 12+ years of industry experience in drug discovery; B.S. in chemistry or related field with 14+ years of industry experience in drug discovery.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Experience in bioconjugate chemistry and drug discovery.

• Demonstrated experience in leading drug discovery projects.  

• Proficiency in complex problem-solving and the ability to influence strategy across organizational boundaries.

• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Proven track record of influencing teams, departments, and the enterprise, with the ability to work and influence across functional boundaries.

​Preferred experience:

• Proven managerial experience with a track record of training, developing talent, and mentoring team members in the field of medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.

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