LigaChem Biosciences | Medicinal/synthetic chemistry researcher / Principal Scientist

  • May 27, 2026 8:42 AM
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    Job Title

    Medicinal/synthetic chemistry researcher / Principal Scientist

    Responsibilities

    • Lead discovery programs focused on conjugates including ADC, PDC, SMDC, and related platforms
    • Drive scientific strategy for linker-payload design, conjugation approaches, and molecular optimization
    • Design and oversee medicinal chemistry efforts for payloads, linkers, and conjugatable small molecules
    • Establish structure-activity relationships (SAR) and guide optimization based on potency, selectivity, PK/PD, and developability
    • Contribute to translational and clinical strategy discussions, including indication selection, biomarker considerations, and differentiation opportunities
    • Interpret and integrate in vitro/in vivo pharmacology and ADME data to drive decision making
    • Manage external collaborations and CRO activities related to medicinal chemistry and conjugate development

    Qualifications

    • Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related disciplines.
    • Mandatory postdoctoral research experience more than 3 years.
    • Strong expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry strategy.
    • Experience with conjugate therapeutics such as ADCs, PDCs, SMDCs, or related modalities.
    • Deep understanding of linker-payload chemistry, conjugation technologies, and oncology pharmacology.
    • Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary drug discovery teams.
    • Strong scientific problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

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