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Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Gilead Sciences
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
United States
$146,540 - $189,640 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development

Role Summary

Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry responsible for proposing hypothesis-driven target molecules based on structure-activity relationships, solving complex synthesis problems, maintaining scientific expertise, and communicating objectives and results.

Responsibilities

  • Propose hypothesis-driven target molecules based on emerging structure-activity relationships, optimizing compounds to impact and advance lead series
  • Solve complex synthesis problems using state-of-the-art methodology and collaborate with colleagues to enable team productivity
  • Maintain high level of expertise through familiarity with scientific literature
  • Communicate objectives and results using strong verbal and technical communication

Qualifications

  • Required: Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years’ experience
  • Required: Master’s degree and 4 years’ experience
  • Preferred: PhD in Molecular Chemistry

Education

  • PhD in Molecular Chemistry (preferred)