Associate Director, Chemistry
SERVIER MONDE · Posted Nov 12, 2026
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States +1 more
- Hybrid
- Full-time · Manager
- $170K–$201K per year
- 8+ years
The Associate Director, Medicinal Chemistry is a research leader who defines and advances medicinal chemistry strategy for oncology drug-discovery programs. The role applies deep expertise in medicinal chemistry and small-molecule design to translate biological hypotheses into differentiated compounds, integrates seamlessly across project teams and functions, and leads project execution with guidance from senior leaders.
Locations (2)
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- France
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $170,000 - $201,000. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead medicinal chemistry strategy for one or more discovery programs, from hit identification and validation through lead optimization and candidate nomination.
- Define compound-design hypotheses and decision criteria by integrating structure–activity relationships, structural biology, computational chemistry, biophysics, pharmacology, DMPK/ADME, safety, and developability data.
- Conceive, prioritize, and oversee the synthesis and testing of compounds that address potency, selectivity, physicochemical properties, pharmacokinetics, safety liabilities, and translational requirements.