Sr Associate Scientist I or II, Medicinal Chemistry jobs in United States
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Iambic Therapeutics · 2 months ago

Sr Associate Scientist I or II, Medicinal Chemistry

Iambic Therapeutics is a clinical-stage life-science and technology company developing novel medicines using its AI-driven discovery and development platform. The Senior Associate Scientist will work within a dynamic team, focusing on the design, synthesis, and optimization of chemical compounds while collaborating with various scientific disciplines throughout the drug discovery process.

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Responsibilities

Design, synthesize, purify, and characterize chemical compounds (10 mg–5 g scale) using modern analytical techniques such as LCMS, HPLC, and NMR, employing both individual and automated parallel synthesis approaches
Identify and optimize reaction conditions using screening kits and other streamlined methodologies
Collaborate with the high-throughput experimentation team to ensure the successful execution of parallel chemistry experiments
Analyze biological and ADME-PK data using cheminformatics tools and contribute to data-driven discussions and strategic planning
Partner with computational chemists to leverage machine learning insights for efficient execution of the design–make–test cycle and platform development
Present results to project teams and senior leadership, clearly communicating data, implications, and recommendations

Qualification

Organic synthesisMedicinal chemistryReaction optimizationADME-PK principlesMolecular modelingScientific presentationHigh-throughput experimentation

Required

BS in Chemistry with 5+ years experience (pharma/biotech) or MS in Chemistry with 3+ years experience (pharma/biotech)
Proven skills in multi-step organic synthesis, reaction optimization, SAR analysis, and scientific presentation
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative research environment
Availability to work onsite in San Diego

Preferred

Prior exposure to high-throughput experimentation
Familiarity with ADME-PK principles
5+ years of experience contributing to drug discovery projects
Experience with molecular modeling and structure-based drug design

Benefits

Company paid healthcare
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary life insurance
401K matching
Uncapped vacation

Company

Iambic Therapeutics

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Iambic is a clinical-stage life-science and technology company developing novel medicines using its AI-driven discovery and development platform.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$303M
2025-11-10Series Unknown· $100M
2024-04-24Series B· $50M
2023-10-03Series B· $100M

Leadership Team

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Thomas Miller
Co-founder and CEO
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Neil Josephson
Chief Medical Officer
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