Proclinical is currently recruiting for a Sr. Scientist with a biotech company located in Shanghai, China.

Job Function

To support/lead small molecule/PROTAC drug discovery effort in immunology, inflammation, and oncology areas

Responsibilities

• Support internal chemistry drug discovery effort to advance current projects in the pipeline
• Design and synthesize small molecules/PROTAC compounds for SAR
• Work and coordinate with external CRO FTEs to monitor project progresses
• Identify and initiate new small molecule/PROTAC projects to expand current drug discovery pipeline in the areas of our therapeutic focus
• Lead one or more small molecule/PROTAC drug discovery projects, and become a technical expert in synthesizing small molecule/PROTAC compounds
• Work closely with internal cross functional teams, and CROs to ensure productive collaborations
• Participate in, and present experimental results at internal project review meetings, and well organized in lab notebooks and experimental details
• Good team work spirit with smooth inter-personal skills

Qualifications

• Master or Ph. D. in medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, or related discipline
• 3-6 years working experience in small molecule or PROTAC drug discovery in biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Familiar with processes and steps of small molecule and/or PROTAC drug discovery including, but not limited to compound design and synthesis, SAR, biochemical and cellular assays, and pre-clinical development
• Prior work experience in small molecule/PROTAC compound synthesis work is desirable
• Good interpersonal skills, and team work spirit to work effectively and smoothly with colleagues, managers, and collaborators both internally and externally
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills. Good bookkeeping and organizational habits. Capable of searching, reading, and interpreting work-related scientific literature

If you are interested in this role, pls send your resume to our consultant: Stephen Qin. His email address: s.qin@proclinical.com