Ph.D. Chemistry / Medicinal Chemist (m/f/d)

Ph.D. Chemistry / Medicinal Chemist (m/f/d) – Early Drug Discovery / Schrödinger Live Design | 100% Remote | Long-term Project in Pharma

Function: Pharma / Research & Development
Employment Type: Temporary assignment (long-term project)
Workload: Full-time
Location: Leverkusen / 100% Remote (maximum flexibility)
Travel: Occasional travel to company sites in Europe and the USA
Start: As soon as possible
Company: Globally operating pharmaceutical group headquartered in Leverkusen

About the Role

Bring your extensive expertise in medicinal and organic chemistry to a truly international pharma environment.

In this role, you will contribute across the early drug discovery continuum—from hit identification to pre-clinical candidate (PCC)—and play a central part in strategic drug design and data-driven decision-making in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Interested? Apply now as Ph.D. Chemistry / Medicinal Chemist (m/f/d) at Lena.Fischer@permacon.de — we look forward to meeting you!

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SAR/SPR strategies and support drug design

• Drive early drug discovery projects from hit identification through to PCC

• Integrate cross-disciplinary scientific insights into project strategies

• Provide project management leadership, including prioritization and strategic decision-making

• Conduct IP reviews and assessments for ongoing projects

• Use—or be willing to learn—Schrödinger Live Design as a central collaboration/design tool

• Collaborate with global discovery teams in cardiovascular, oncology, and immunology

• Join virtual and on-site meetings across European and US locations (occasional travel)

Your Profile

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry

• Extensive experience in early drug discovery services from hit identification to PCC

• Proven track record in drug design projects within cardiovascular, oncology, or immunology

• Strong background in SAR/SPR, data-driven decision-making, IP review, and cross-functional integration

• Demonstrated project management and strategic leadership capabilities

• Experience with—or readiness to adopt—Schrödinger Live Design

• Fluent English (spoken and written)

• High level of ownership, analytical mindset, and enthusiasm for international collaboration

What We Offer

• Engagement with a world-leading pharmaceutical company and international project setup

• 100% remote work for maximum flexibility

• Long-term, career-advancing project assignment with a renowned pharma group headquartered in Leverkusen

• Innovative research environment using state-of-the-art tools and methods (incl. Schrödinger Live Design)

• Collaboration with interdisciplinary, global teams

• Attractive compensation based on qualifications and experience