Research Scientist II/Senior Research Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

The role

This person will manage external research support and coordinate with medicinal chemistry and HTE teams to facilitate compound library campaigns and drug discovery efforts. The role involves managing CRO teams to deliver molecular discovery targets.

What you will do

• Manage a team of FTEs/FFS teams at external CROs to drive molecular discovery efforts
• Support proposal development, scope definition, purchase orders, and budgeting
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Identify delivery risks and drive resolution to maintain project momentum
• Act as a liaison between Iambic, CROs, and other external collaborators
• Communicate project updates to the broader team and key stakeholders
• Work as a senior member of the Chemistry research group

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry
• 3+ years of Pharma/bio-tech drug discovery experience
• Strong foundation in modern organic synthetic methods
• Peer-reviewed publication track record
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and dynamic research environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Prior expertise in CRO management
• Demonstrated examples of problem solving within tight timelines
• Experience in managing vendor relationships and performance
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Benefits

• Company-paid medical coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible time off
• Community gym
• Dining

About the company

Iambic Therapeutics (Nasdaq: IAM) is a technology and clinical-stage life sciences company headquartered in San Diego. The company utilizes molecular superintelligence to address the totality of drug discovery and development.