Senior Principal Scientist / Director, Medicinal Chemistry

Schrödinger is seeking a Senior Principal Scientist or Director of Medicinal Chemistry to join their team and discover novel drug candidates. This role involves leading drug discovery programs, executing medicinal chemistry strategies, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The company offers a supportive environment with a large computational infrastructure and a variety of benefits. They are actively growing their pipeline of owned programs.

Requirements

• PhD in synthetic organic or medicinal chemistry
• At least eight years of drug discovery experience
• Demonstrated track record in medicinal chemistry
• Excellent understanding of biology, pharmacology, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics
• Hands-on experience with modern experimental hit-finding techniques

Benefits

• Healthcare (with dental and vision)
• 401k
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Flexible work schedule
• Parental leave program
• Paid vacation time