Associated Director Medicinal Chemstry

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United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

**Your role**:
You will be a member of the Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Design (MCDD) department at our main research site in Darmstadt, located in the thriving greater Frankfurt area, Germany.

Your tasks will include enhancing our external visibility and scientific excellence through publishing, collaborating with the scientific community, and participating in industry-academia consortia. You will be mentored by experienced drug discovery scientists and your personal development will be supported by training adapted to your professional interests and needs.

A mix of on-site and remote working will be possible in alignment with the role responsibilities.

**Who you are**:

- PhD degree in chemistry, and 5+ years relevant industrial experience.
- Solid understanding and practical experience of synthetic organic chemistry, passionate about the use of synthetic chemistry to address key questions in drug discovery. Broad medicinal chemistry know-how, and experience in molecular design preferably across various small molecule modalities
- Demonstrated high level of creativity and independence in solving complex scientific problems, aspiring to work in a dynamic environment within multidisciplinary & international teams.
- You are a great team player with excellent communication skills, fluent in English (written and spoken); You have experience in leading teams and enjoying sharing skills and knowledge.

**What we offer**:We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress