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Abiologics · 3 months ago

Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Abiologics, Inc. is a privately held biotechnology company focused on innovative therapeutic modalities. They are seeking a Senior Scientist in Medicinal Chemistry to lead projects in designing and optimizing novel miniprotein therapeutics, driving innovation from early-stage research to clinical development.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical

Responsibilities

Independently plan, execute, interpret, and optimize Syntein structure-activity campaigns through direct, hands-on laboratory work

Implement modern peptide chemistry and conjugation methodologies to accelerate optimization of miniprotein drug development

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including computational chemistry, biology, and pharmacology to drive project success

Drive bench-side innovation, ensuring that ideas transition seamlessly from concept to reality

Mentor and guide junior scientists, fostering a collaborative and dynamic laboratory environment

Contribute to patent applications and scientific publications, showcasing lab innovation

Qualification

Medicinal ChemistryPeptide SynthesisDrug DiscoveryLaboratory InnovationTeam LeadershipCommunication

Required

Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or related field, with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience

Strong track record of laboratory-based innovation and problem-solving in drug discovery including optimization of affinity, selectivity, drug properties, and PK profile

Proven expertise in the hands-on peptide synthesis

Ability to lead and inspire a team of scientists in a dynamic research setting

Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences

Able to work on-site and attend in-person meetings