Senior Scientist Chemistry (phd)

Acerta Pharma

Oss, Netherlands
2 day onsite (until 2027, then likely hybrid)
Organic chemistry expertise
Medicinal chemistry experience
Small molecule project portfolio
Acerta Pharma is seeking a Senior Scientist in Chemistry with a PhD and experience in organic or medicinal chemistry, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry. The role involves contributing to the development of novel therapies for haematological cancers, with responsibilities in small molecule project management and collaboration with AstraZeneca colleagues

Job Summary

  • As a Senior Scientist Chemistry you will help to build our small molecule project portfolio in haematological oncology.
  • With your advanced knowledge and experience in organic chemistry and possibly medicinal chemistry, you will be asked to provide your critical contribution to progress our projects through key milestones.
  • A dynamic, innovative, international working environment, where you can be part of the development of new medicines that can make a difference to patients' lives.

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Acerta Pharma is seeking a Senior Scientist in Chemistry with a PhD and experience in organic or medicinal chemistry, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry. The role involves contributing to the development of novel therapies for haematological cancers, with responsibilities in small molecule project management and collaboration with AstraZeneca colleagues.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Organic Chemistry expertise
  • Medicinal Chemistry experience
  • small molecule project portfolio
  • hit identification to lead optimisation
  • design and execution of synthetic routes
  • advanced organic synthesis instrumentation

Nice-to-have

  • proactive and collaborative approach
  • scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • AI/Computational Chemistry-supported design

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry
  • Master program in Chemistry or related
  • pharmaceutical industry experience or post doc
  • fluent in English

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