Director, Medicinal Chemistry, Oligonucleotide Synthesis
$150k - $200kProven Recruiting
Director, Medicinal Chemistry, Oligonucleotide Synthesis expert, San Diego, CA , $150,000–$200,000 per year
Are you ready to lead cutting-edge oligonucleotide discovery to the clinic? Our client, an innovative clinical-stage biotech company, is building transformative antisense medicines and seeking a strategic leader to drive their Medicinal Chemistry function. This is a high-impact, executive-level opportunity with strong influence on pipeline direction, platform innovation, and organizational growth.
Who you are:
Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and education.
The expected range for this role is $150,000–$200,000 per year. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.
What’s next?
Please email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io if you’re excited to explore this opportunity with our client.
We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion, gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community. Apply today!
Are you ready to lead cutting-edge oligonucleotide discovery to the clinic? Our client, an innovative clinical-stage biotech company, is building transformative antisense medicines and seeking a strategic leader to drive their Medicinal Chemistry function. This is a high-impact, executive-level opportunity with strong influence on pipeline direction, platform innovation, and organizational growth.
Who you are:
- Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field
- 10+ years of industry experience in oligonucleotide therapeutics with leadership progression
- Proven success advancing antisense or RNA therapeutic candidates into clinical development
- Deep expertise in oligonucleotide chemistry, delivery/conjugation strategies, and CMC
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Lead medicinal chemistry efforts including oligonucleotide synthesis, SAR, and platform optimization
- Drive innovation in antisense chemistry and extrahepatic delivery strategies.
- Establish scalable synthetic processes and ensure regulatory readiness across programs
- Partner with Biology, Pharmacology, and DMPK teams to advance programs through IND and early clinical stages
- Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team while contributing to overall company strategy
Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and education.
The expected range for this role is $150,000–$200,000 per year. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.
What’s next?
Please email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io if you’re excited to explore this opportunity with our client.
We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion, gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community. Apply today!
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