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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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