Director, Medicinal Chemistry: Molecular Glue Lead Design

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eli lilly companyLouisville (CO)

Natural Sciences Managers Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

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About the role

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a hands‑on medicinal chemistry leader to advance molecular glue programs from hit finding through candidate selection. The role requires deep bench chemistry expertise and strong cross‑functional leadership across pharmacology, structural biology, computational chemistry, and DMPK to translate hypotheses into optimized molecules. The candidate will lead internal and external teams, oversee HTS synthesis, and drive strategy, timelines, and safety culture in a

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