Director/vice President, Drug Discovery & Development
Generalproximity
San Francisco, CA, United States
On-site
Induced proximity medicines (ipms)
Small-molecule drug discovery
Advancing drugs from discovery to clinic
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 Vice President, Drug Discovery & Development will lead chemistry/drug discovery efforts to advance best and first-in-class products from discovery into the clinic.
The company offers strong equity incentives, top-tier medical benefits, and 401(k) plans.
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)
small-molecule drug discovery
advancing drugs from discovery to clinic
target validation through IND-enabling studies
preclinical PK/PD/efficacy translation
regulatory paths for approval
overseeing drug discovery portfolios
Nice-to-have
high agency and initiative
enthusiastic and high-energy team
intensity and grit for complex problems
prosocial focus on patient needs
experience with PROTAC/molecular glue technologies
Key Requirements
PhD in Chemical Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, or related field
15+ years of drug discovery experience in industry
Involvement in 5+ discovery to IND-stage programs with leadership in at least 2
Expertise in small-molecule cancer drug discovery and development
Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
Strong experience with small-molecule drug discovery disciplines
Experience collaborating with regulatory, CMC, and clinical groups
Experience collaborating with external CROs and academic partners
Experience recruiting, mentoring, and developing scientists