Principal Scientist, Automated Chemistry - Discovery Chemistry
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- 0412181218 Requisition #
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- Jun 10, 2019 Post Date
Janssen Research & Development, L.L.C., a division of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies is recruiting for a Principal Scientist, Automated Chemistry - Discovery Chemistry, located in Spring House, PA.
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Janssen Research & Development, LLC, is seeking an experienced, highly skilled, and motivated medicinal chemist to work in our laboratories in Spring House, PA, for the position of Principal Scientist, Automated Chemistry - Discovery Chemistry. This position will require the candidate to possess and leverage deep knowledge and capabilities to deliver differentiated clinical candidates to the Janssen product development pipeline within our Disease and Pathway Area Stronghold strategy. Using a mix of internal and external resources, the Principal Scientist will partner with key stakeholders within the therapeutic areas and other internal groups, represent medicinal chemistry and lead cross-functional project teams, and be co-responsible for building, managing, and delivering high quality clinical molecules into the pipeline. Responsibilities of the Principal Scientist will include:
- Drive and direct medicinal chemistry functions for one or more drug discovery projects, working in concert with partners in molecular and cellular biology, pharmacology, computational chemistry, ADME, structural biology, chemical development, and other key functions
- Utilize parallel synthesis technologies and high throughput chemistry to prepare libraries of compounds relevant to ongoing hit-to-lead and lead optimization strategies for multiple programs
- Analyze screening data, perform literature reviews, design, propose, and execute medicinal chemistry plans, coordinate chemistry and biology data to support compound progression and patent strategies
- Supervise and direct synthetic chemistry activities internally and/or at contract research organizations (CROs)
- Participate in portfolio and stage-gate reviews, lead the preparation and presentation of dossiers for clinical candidate nomination and compound advancement
- Participate in shaping and implementing strategies that support medicinal chemistry growth objectives at Janssen
- Serve as a scientific expert in medicinal chemistry with both internal and external partners and provide recommendations regarding new targets, new synthetic strategies and emerging external opportunities.
- Ensure optimal interaction/communication and provide updates on project status to Discovery leadership
- Maintain significant personal laboratory presence
- A PhD in synthetic or medicinal chemistry with 7 years of related experience is required
- Postdoctoral experience is preferred
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with a proven track record of innovative projects and key contributions to clinical candidate selection, preferably as project leader is required
- Broad experience and proven accomplishments in medicinal chemistry with operational skills for managing discovery programs at the level of a senior chemist/team leader and a proven track record of delivering clinical candidates is required
- Expert knowledge of modern methods of synthetic and medicinal chemistry with ability to successfully and simultaneously conduct medicinal chemistry on multiple projects is required
- Demonstrated experience with automation, parallel synthesis and purification techniques
- Solid understanding of cellular/molecular biology, biochemistry, disease pharmacology, mechanisms of drug metabolism and molecular toxicology, pharmaco-kinetic and pharmaco-dynamic sciences, and formulations for the in vivo evaluation of drug candidates is required
- Thorough understanding of DNA-encoded library technologies and protein target degradation strategies is preferred
- Experience with computational chemistry methods and biophysical techniques such as X-ray crystallography and macromolecular NMR is preferred
- Ability to integrate multiple R&D disciplines into a successful strategic project plan is required
- Strong problem-solving skills for developing creative, innovative solutions, and meeting project objectives are required
- Demonstrated influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to succeed within a matrix environment are required
- Experience in managing projects, aligning actions with overall strategy, and supporting business cases for decision-making is preferred
- Strong track record of scientific contributions including peer reviewed first-author publications, patent applications, and presentations at major national meetings is required
- Maintaining a lab presence and spending up to 30% of time in the lab is required
- Up to 10% travel both domestically and internationally is required
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.