8-10+ years pharmaceutical medicinal chemistry experience
Track record delivering advanced leads or development candidates
Nurix Therapeutics is seeking a Principal Scientist to design and synthesize novel degrader-based small molecules for treating cancer and inflammatory diseases
Job Summary
Nurix Therapeutics is seeking a Principal Scientist to design and synthesize novel degrader-based small molecules for treating cancer and inflammatory diseases.
The role requires a candidate with a Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry and over 8 years of industrial medicinal chemistry experience who can lead drug discovery programs from concept to phase transitions.
Candidates will collaborate with computational and structural biology groups while contributing to patent writing, scientific publications, and process improvements within the chemistry department.
Matching Summary
Nurix Therapeutics is seeking a Principal Scientist to design and synthesize novel degrader-based small molecules for treating cancer and inflammatory diseases.
Salary
Base: $155,579 – $179,450; Bonus/Equity: Included; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry
8-10+ years pharmaceutical medicinal chemistry experience
Track record delivering advanced leads or development candidates
Expertise in organic synthesis and structure-based drug discovery
Strong knowledge of ADME concepts and series SAR
Experience leading cross-functional project teams
Nice-to-have
Experience supervising direct reports and mentoring
Ability to function in a dynamic environment
Solutions and results-oriented focus
Hands-on approach with resourcefulness
Openness to diverse points of view
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry
8-10+ years pharmaceutical medicinal chemistry industrial experience
Proven leadership capability in cross-functional teams