Senior Associate Scientist, R&D Chemistry

Responsibilities: Perform day-to-day laboratory activities for small-molecule syntheses, including compound isolation and characterization. Troubleshoot, analyze data, interpret results, and propose synthetic approaches to new targets. Discuss biological data and new targets to support structure-activity relationship (SAR) directions. Identify new strategies/technologies suited for synthetic execution of targets. Work within cross-functional and supervisor priorities to ensure progression of technology and pipeline projects. Participate in departmental/cross-functional meetings to contribute expertise. Interact collaboratively with other company groups. Qualifications & Skills: M.Sc. in synthetic organic chemistry (or related). Familiarity with drug discovery processes and modern methods in synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry. 5–7+ years of industry drug discovery experience with small molecules (required). Retrosynthetic analysis and synthetic route design experience. Hands-on execution of multistep synthetic protocols. Strong understanding of modern organic synthesis strategies and techniques; ability to work independently with a fit-for-purpose approach. Ability to interpret spectroscopic data for small-molecule structure assignment/confirmation (required). Plus: knowledge of latest synthetic methods for antibody-conjugate linker generation; familiarity with peptidomimetics or antibody-targeted therapeutics. Plus: general understanding of biological target validation and ADME/PK, PD/efficacy and medicinal chemistry’s role. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics