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Head of Medicinal Chemistry - CNS Drug Discovery (Remote)

Centessa Pharmaceuticals

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a senior leader to guide CNS GPCR drug discovery, advancing small-molecule candidates from hit-to-lead to IND-ready. You will lead internal and CRO chemistry teams, shape strategy, and work with multidisciplinary groups to translate SAR and ADME data into robust programs.

The role emphasizes remote leadership of biotech teams, leveraging structure-based design and AI-driven tools, with travel as needed and a competitive compensation package.

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Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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