Senior Medicinal Chemist

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Lead integrated, multi-modality drug discovery programs across chemistry disciplines
• Solve complex synthesis and route-design challenges using advanced analytical approaches
• Apply modern discovery platforms including ELNs, cheminformatics, and digital workflows
• Collaborate closely with Biology, ADME/DMPK, and platform science teams for integrated delivery
• Mentor and guide scientists to global standards of quality and scientific rigor
• Build, manage, and represent o2h Discovery partnerships with global biotech and pharma clients

Qualification:
• Ph.D. / Postdoctoral training from a leading international university (US / UK / EU preferred)

Experience:
• 5–20 years of industrial experience in small-molecule drug discovery

Skills:
• Strong expertise in medicinal and synthetic chemistry with advanced problem-solving skills
• Experience with advanced modalities (ADCs, peptides, covalent inhibitors, TPD)
• Hands-on knowledge of modern productivity tools (HTE, flow chemistry)
• Proficiency in digital chemistry platforms and data-driven discovery
• Excellent scientific communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities

About the Organization:
o2h Discovery is a global co-discovery partner with integrated discovery platforms in the UK and India, enabling biotech and pharma clients to accelerate pre-clinical drug discovery through innovation and scientific excellence.