Director, Medicinal Chemistry Job at Altos Labs, San Francisco, CA

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  • Altos Labs
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Our Mission Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life. Diversity at Altos We believe that diverse perspectives are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry. At Altos, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment. What You Will Contribute To Altos An exciting opportunity is available for a talented Director/Senior Director to join the Institute of Medicine (IoM) Development Sciences team at Altos Labs. We are seeking highly motivated, creative, and collaborative individuals who are passionate and dedicated to employing their expertise to restore cell health and reverse disease. This position will be part of a multidisciplinary team within the IoM to develop novel therapeutic projects at Altos. The candidate will work in a highly dynamic and cross-functional environment that requires collaboration with the Institutes of Science and Computation (IoS and IoC), and will span multiple therapeutic areas and therapeutic modalities. The successful candidate will have strong scientific training and experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities Develop, optimize, and implement Medicinal Chemistry strategies and build infrastructure to support discovery programs Lead and/or represent Medicinal Chemistry in multifunctional discovery and early development project teams. Work with scientists at the Institutes of Science (Bay Area, Cambridge, San Diego) to design and synthesize tool molecules to explore biological and molecular mechanisms of action. Effective cross-functional collaboration, especially with the IoS and IoC, in vitro/in vivo pharmacology, DMPK and toxicology, in the optimization of drug leads and candidates. Recommend, initiate, lead and champion innovations from external, global and local sources to ensure cutting-edge science is applied to project-related issues Manage resource allocation, including leveraging CRO partners and internal resources in other Altos Labs groups as needed Continuously assess assay capability and capacity needs based on the evolving pipeline at Altos Create and foster strong partnerships with groups in the Institutes of Science and Medicine Contribute to a team culture that promotes continuous improvement, ownership, professional growth, and inclusion Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry with 10+ years of industry experience in Drug Discovery Extensive knowledge of medicinal chemistry and drug discovery approaches (e.g., structure-based design, computational chemistry, multi-parametric optimization of bioactivity/physicochemical/ADME properties) Experience working with CROs in outsourcing screening, chemical synthesis, and evaluation of compounds. Demonstrated track record of patents and publications in medicinal chemistry Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate effectively with research teams and drug discovery functions. Clear and influential communicator: exceptional influencing skills that demonstrate strong thought partnership and create effective relationships with internal and external groups and individuals Preferred Qualifications: Experience with oligonucleotide chemistry is desirable. Project leadership experience is highly desirable We are open to considering candidates in either our Redwood City or our San Diego location. The full salary ranges by location and level are below. The salary range for San Francisco Bay Area: Director: $278,000 - $ 377,200 Senior Director: $ 316,200 - $427,800 The salary range for San Diego: Director: $ 250,750 - $339,250 Senior Director: $ 294,950 - $399,050 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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What We Want You To Know We are a culture of collaboration and scientific excellence, and we believe in the values of inclusion and belonging to inspire innovation. Altos Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Altos currently requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to legally required exemptions (e.g., due to a medical condition or sincerely-held religious belief). Thank you for your interest in Altos Labs where we strive for a culture of scientific excellence, learning, and belonging. Note: Altos Labs will not ask you to download a messaging app for an interview or outlay your own money to get started as an employee. If this sounds like your interaction with people claiming to be with Altos, it is not legitimate and has nothing to do with Altos. Learn more about a common job scam at Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Employment Title * Select... Start date year * End date month * Select... End date year * Current role Education School * Select... Degree * Select... Select... Select... Start date year * End date month * Select... End date year * Permanent Physical Address * If you prefer to be addressed by a nickname that is different from the legal name you entered above, please list here * LinkedIn Profile * Website Are you legally authorized to work in the job location on a full-time basis? * Select... Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? * Select... Are you any of the following: (a) a U.S. citizen, (b) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., a green card holder), or (c) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (e.g., granted asylum or a refugee), or d) none of the above. * Select... If the answer to the previous question is ‘no’, is your most recent country of citizenship any of the following: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, or Syria? * Select... If needed for the position, are you willing to relocate? * Select... How did you hear about this position? * Select... Do you know anyone who works or is applying to work for Altos? * Select... If you said yes to the previous question, please list anyone you know who works or is applying to work for Altos. * Before submitting your application, please read the Altos Labs EU and UK Applicant Privacy Notice provided in the job posting. This Privacy Notice is not a contract, express or implied and it does not set terms or conditions of employment. * Select... I have reviewed the information I provided on my resume and in my job application, and I am confirming that all of the information listed is accurate. * Select... US Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary . Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Altos Labs's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Altos Labs

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