As a member of the medicinal chemistry team, you will have the opportunity to expand your expertise in drug design and knowledge of the holistic drug discovery process through interactions with colleagues across multiple disciplines in their research labs. Supported training and development materials will help you grow your career within the pharmaceutical industry.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, execution, and optimization of multi-step organic synthetic routes to access small molecules for biological testing.
• Collate, interpret, and present complex data, summarising results into clear conclusions and/or recommendations to influence project outcomes.
• Exercise strong judgement to prioritize work, considering feasibility, priorities, and project impact.
• Use contemporary and relevant scientific literature and routinely incorporate new insights into research activities.

Key Skills

• Thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of synthetic chemistry (synthesis, purification, and analytical characterization).
• Up-to-date knowledge of the current organic chemistry literature and proficient in the use of web-based tools for searching scientific databases.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
• Passion for creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.
• Demonstrate high levels of health and safety awareness, personal integrity, and ethics.

Desired Skills

• An appreciation of medicinal chemistry.
• Awareness of related scientific disciplines (e.g., pharmacology, ADME, drug safety/toxicology).

Education and Experience

• Degree in Chemistry at BSc/MSc level and a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry, or the equivalent industrial experience.

Vertex is partnering with Talent Works to manage their international temporary job openings. If you are successful in your application, you will be employed by Talent Works to work on a temporary assignment at Vertex.