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ElancoPosted 2 months ago

Principal Research Scientist - Medicinal Chemist

HybridIndianapolis, Indiana, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLargeHEALTHCARE

Job Summary

Lead design and synthesis of novel small molecules in animal-health drug discovery, guiding SAR campaigns and leveraging DEL, computational chemistry, and AI/ML-enabled tools to advance multiple therapeutic programs. Serve as a key medicinal chemistry figure on cross-functional teams with Biology, Pharmacology, DMPK, Toxicology, and Computational Sciences; coordinate external CROs and internal partners to ensure timely delivery; mentor junior scientists and promote scientific excellence and data integrity. Location: Indianapolis, IN with hybrid work environment.

Required Qualifications

  • PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline
  • A minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience in medicinal chemistry

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