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Director, Medicinal Chemistry

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  • In your opinion, what are the most critical factors to consider when developing a lead optimization strategy for a small molecule? Please list at least three.
  • How do you incorporate Structure Activity Relationship (SAR) and Structure Property Relationship (SPR) analyses into your medicinal chemistry projects? Provide a brief example of how this has influenced your decisions.
  • What key performance indicators (KPIs) do you believe are essential for assessing the performance of chemists in a research setting? Please list at least three.
  • Please list any three common intellectual property challenges one can encounter in drug discovery?
  • How do you prioritize tasks and manage project timelines in a fast-paced research environment? Please provide an example of a project where you successfully met tight deadlines.

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Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

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Fulltime
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On-site work
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