PROTAC Medicinal Chemistry Lead - Hybrid/Onsite

Posted 2 days ago

scorpion therapeuticsNew Haven (CT)

Chemists Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

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About the role

Scorpion Therapeutics in New Haven, CT, seeks a Lead Medicinal Chemist to steer preclinical PROTAC programs and degrader-antibody conjugates toward clinical candidate nomination. You will design and synthesize PROTACs, analyze SAR and multivariate data, and collaborate with external CROs for synthesis and data needs, while providing strategic updates to senior leadership. The role requires a PhD in organic or medicinal chemistry with 8+ years in pharma/biotech drug discovery and a track record

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