Planning and implementation of novel approaches to drug discovery and development independently or in collaboration.
Driving SAR for novel chemical series in at least 2 disease areas in conjunction with his / her Reporting Manager.
Deploy modern methods of medicinal chemistry, parallel chemistry and Analytical methods in discussions with the Function Head or Reporting Manager.
Ensures that all project members are practicing SOPs and EHS guidelines. Manages the drug designing and synthesis efforts in projects and is partially accountable for the success of these projects to his / her Reporting Manager.
Optimal utilization of resources in the specific project team through monitoring, measuring and reporting on scientific issues, opportunities and developmental plans and achievements within agreed formats & timescales.
Ensure adherence to the various policies & processes in his / her project team in conjunction with his / her Reporting Manager.
Manages and drives the project through interdepartmental coordination and communications.
Experience in a drug discovery industry or Post-doc experience from a reputed institute (2-6 years).
Ability to manage processes of maturing a target candidate from Hit finding to LO using different techniques and skills like triaging high throughput screening hits, rational drug design, chemical tools and structure based design.
Should have peer reviewed publications and presentations in areas related to drug discovery.