Job Description
About This Role
New drugs are discovered through creative design and pioneering synthetic chemistry. In this role, you will leverage your synthetic skills and knowledge of chemistry to design and synthesize new small molecules aimed to treat neurological and rare diseases. You will be expected to work in a team environment and to effectively communicate with co-workers from a variety of disciplines and scientific backgrounds.
What You'll Do
- Drive programs with your laboratory contributions, designing and synthesizing new analogs for small molecule drug discovery projects
- Learn and apply the concepts of property-based drug design as applied to neuroscience small molecule drug discovery
- Integrate data into iterative multivariate compound optimization
- Collaborate across functions in program teams
- Utilize structure and ligand-based drug design with cutting edge software
Who You Are
The successful candidate will be a creative and highly motivated experimentalist with strong synthetic organic chemistry skills. You will be expected to stay current with the chemical literature and apply the latest advances in synthetic methodology to address drug discovery project challenges. As a key contributor to small molecule discovery projects, thinking independently to solve complex problems is an important aspect of this position.
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry or Related Field with 0-3 years' industry experience OR Masters with 4+ years industry experience
- Well versed in modern synthetic methodologies and capable of tackling difficult synthetic problems independently in an expedient fashion
- Skilled in the area of multi-step synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds, and with a strong commitment to experimental work
- A team player who works effectively within a multidisciplinary organization
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with relevant biological disciplines (e.g. biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology) is a plus
Additional Information
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
