Full-Time
Associate Director/Director
Posted on 4/12/2024
AI-driven small molecule drug discovery platform
Senior, Expert
San Diego, CA, USA
- PhD in synthetic organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry with at least 8 years of industrial drug discovery experience OR MS in synthetic organic chemistry with at least 14 years of industrial drug discovery experience.
- Expert medicinal chemistry knowledge with SBDD and physical property-based optimization of drug-like space.
- Expert and metric-based and data visualization to drive prioritization and efficiency.
- Expert synthetic chemistry knowledge and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage external CRO chemistry resources effectively.
- Strong communication skills, both in informal team settings as well as professional presentations.
- Motivated team player with strong critical thinking skills, a high degree of independence, strong creative problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to project changes.
- Formulate medicinal chemistry strategies and utilize the Genesis platform to execute drug discovery programs from Hit ID through candidate nomination.
- Use Structure-Based Drug Design (SBDD) principles, optimize physiochemical properties, interpret in vitro and in vivo ADME/PK/Toxicology data, and understand in vitro and in vivo biology data to drive programs.
- Use data visualization software and metric based analysis to form medicinal chemistry hypotheses and prioritize strategies.
- Work with other drug discovery disciplines (biology, DMPK, software engineers, computational chemists) to drive hypothesis driven decisions, improve the platform and contribute to the scientific excellence of the company.
- Communicate and engage regularly with project team members and management.
- Manage a team of CRO chemists anywhere in size from 5-20.
- Mentor internal chemists as well as other scientific disciplines on medicinal chemistry principles.
Genesis Therapeutics operates at the forefront of pharmaceutical advancement, utilizing its cutting-edge GEMS platform to refine drug discovery processes. The company's strong emphasis on deep learning and AI-driven technologies in small molecule drug development, combined with fruitful collaborations with industry leaders, establishes a dynamic, technology-driven work environment. This focus not only accelerates pharmaceutical innovation but also offers employees unique opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly advancing field.
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$256.1M
Headquarters
Burlingame, California
Founded
2019
6 month growth
↑ 25%1 year growth
↑ 25%2 year growth
↑ 25%Benefits
Competitive salary
Equity
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
401(k) program