Senior Drug Discovery Chemist

Head of Recruitment (Biopharma - Perm & Contract)

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are currently looking for a Senior Drug Discovery Chemist to join a leading pharmaceutical company based in North East of England. As the Senior Drug Discovery Chemist, you will be responsible for advancing ADC programs from early discovery through to clinical development, contributing to the design and synthesis of novel therapeutic agents.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Design and synthesize novel ADCs, focusing on optimizing linker technologies, payload selection, and bioconjugation strategies to enhance therapeutic index and tumour specificity.
2. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including biology, pharmacology, and clinical development, to drive programs forward effectively.
3. Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely progression through the drug discovery pipeline.
4. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior chemists, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and innovation.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Relevant degree in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related discipline.
2. Extensive industry experience in drug discovery, with a strong emphasis on ADC development.
3. A working knowledge and practical experience with modern synthetic organic chemistry techniques, bioconjugation methods, and a deep understanding of linker and payload chemistry.

Key Words:

Senior Drug Discovery Chemist / ADC Research / pharmaceutical / drug discovery / synthetic organic chemistry / bioconjugation / linker technologies / payload selection / oncology / clinical development

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the Life Science sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Science and Research

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Chemical Manufacturing