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Founding Medicinal Chemist

Stealth Startup

We're building the data layer that every AI drug discovery will run on. Backed by an Nvidia VP. Working with top AI labs, global tech company and global pharma. Growing fast. We need a scientist who can lead — not just do the work. The Role You don't need an AI background — you need deep scientific expertise. In this role, you'll use your research experience to help fine-tune large language models (like ChatGPT) built for drug discovery. What You'll Do Perform medicinal chemistry analysis and provide small molecule design and drug discovery expertise for assigned work. Provide expert scientific feedback to AI researchers from leading labs, helping shape how AI models interpret drug discovery workflows in medicinal chemistry and small molecule design contexts. What We're Looking For PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Synthetic Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, or a closely related chemistry discipline 3+ years of industry experience in small molecule drug discovery within pharma or biotech, Demonstrated track record of advancing small molecule programs through discovery and into the clinic (e.g., hit-to-lead, lead optimization, candidate nomination, IND-enabling studies, clinical entry) Why Join Founding team. Real equity. Real impact. The intersection of AI + drug discovery. The most exciting space. Backed by Nvidia VP. Working with Google, OpenAI, top pharma. Your work will train the AI models that discover the next breakthrough drug. Apply If You want to be early at a company that's going to be big. You want to build science and infrastructure that matters. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stealth Startup

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