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Director, Medicinal Chemistry

Vertex PharmaceuticalsSan Diego, CA

$197,600–296,400/yr

Posted Oct 16, 2026

What you’d do

Leads medicinal chemistry strategy for small-molecule discovery programs, managing a team and driving compound design, synthesis, and optimization through candidate selection. On-site role with about 50% lab time. Found on the employer's careers page on Oct 17, 2026. Apply through the link.

You’ll need

  • Small-molecule drug discovery experience
  • Medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis
  • Lead optimization and SAR analysis
  • Proven track record advancing discovery programs
  • People management and leadership

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