Scientist/sr. Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Generalproximity

San Francisco, CA, United States
On-site
Induced proximity medicines (ipms)
Bifunctional molecule design
Small-molecule drug discovery
General Proximity is developing the next generation of induced proximity medicines (IPMs) using their OmniTAC drug discovery engine

Job Summary

  • General Proximity is developing the next generation of induced proximity medicines (IPMs) using their OmniTAC drug discovery engine.
  • The position involves designing and optimizing first-in-class bifunctional molecules, supervising synthetic efforts with CROs, and performing in cellulo assays.
  • The company offers strong equity incentives, top-tier medical benefits, and unique perks like meditation retreats and a reading budget.

Matching Summary

General Proximity is developing the next generation of induced proximity medicines (IPMs) using their OmniTAC drug discovery engine.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • induced proximity medicines (IPMs)
  • bifunctional molecule design
  • small-molecule drug discovery
  • chemical biology techniques
  • mammalian cell culture
  • cell-based assays

Nice-to-have

  • high agency and initiative
  • enthusiastic and high-energy team
  • intensity and grit
  • prosocial and patient-focused

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Pharmacology, or related field
  • Industry experience desirable
  • Ability to work at the interface of chemistry and biology
  • Top-notch written and oral communication skills
  • Experience with PROTACs or other IPMs
  • Experience with hit-to-lead and lead optimization studies
  • Med-chem optimizations: SAR, PK/PD, DMPK
  • Experience with PPI assays or computational chemistry

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