Director Medicinal Chemistry (all genders)
You will be a member of the Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Design (MCDD) department at our main research site in Darmstadt, located in the thriving greater Frankfurt area, Germany.
In this role you willlead cross-functional and international project teams in a matrix organization.manage the progression from hit finding for small molecule modalities, including inhibitors, degraders, and payloads for antibody-drug conjugates in oncology and immunology.
define and execute the medicinal chemistry strategy across multiple projects within a specified pharmacology or technological domain.
Manage and develop direct reports and mentor peers.Participate in both industry-industry collaborations and industry-academia consortia.
Enhance the company's scientific standing and visibility by publishing research results.Engage in collaborative efforts with the broader scientific community.
- A mix of on-site and remote working will be possible aligned to the role responsibilities. Who you are : PhD degree in chemistry, 10+ years of industrial experience in pharma / biotech companies, preferably in an international context;
- deep understanding of innovation trends in medicinal chemistry across various small molecule modalities.Demonstrated portfolio impact in delivering clinical candidates, with a proven scientific track record supported by peer reviewed publications & patents;
experience in defining project strategies & work plans.Demonstrated high degree of leadership skills, experienced in people management and in leading multidisciplinary & international matrix teams.
You are capable of building highly efficient teams with the ability to motivate and develop team members.Excellent communication skills, fluent in English (written and spoken);
ability to present and communicate at executive level.