Let’s build the future of medicine—together. Research Associate, Medicinal Chemistry

Hyderabad, India | Full-Time

YOUR ROLE: As a Research Associate in Medicinal Chemistry at Enveda, you will be a hands-on synthetic chemist contributing to our ongoing chemistry programmes. Working closely with medicinal chemists and cross-functional teams in our Hyderabad lab, you will independently execute multi-step synthesis, develop your scientific skills, and help advance novel molecules with real patient impact. You will report to a Senior Scientist or Principal Scientist in Chemistry.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

- Independently design and execute multi-step reactions; characterise synthesised compounds using standard analytical techniques
- Apply medicinal chemistry principles to contribute to SAR campaigns and compound prioritisation
- Work closely with medicinal chemists and cross-functional teams; contribute creative ideas to research projects
- Maintain compliance with Enveda notebook SOPs, internal database, and IP protection standards
- Maintain high productivity and safety standards in a chemistry lab environment

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

- Master's degree in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry; SRA: 3-7 years of corporate drug discovery experience; RA: 0-2 years
- Practical skills in synthetic organic chemistry techniques — essential for SRA, advantageous for RA
- Good team player with strong knowledge of state-of-the-art synthetic organic chemistry
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and a collaborative, curious mindset

We hire for trajectory, not just credentials. If you meet most of the above and care deeply about this problem,



we want to hear from you. ABOUT ENVEDA: We're a clinical-stage, AI-enabled biotech discovering medicines four times faster than the industry standard. We recently raised $150M in a Series D, reached unicorn status, and advanced our first drug into Phase 2 trials. Forbes named us one of America's Best Startup Employers . Newsweek recognized us as a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace . We're building something rare — and we're just getting started.

If you’re passionate about innovation and impact, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Our Values: Curiosity | Agency | Journey | Charity | Unity

Benefits: Culture | Medical | Block Leaves | Work-Life Harmony

At Enveda, we’re building a place where everyone can do the best work of their life. We are an equal prospect employer and value diversity in all its forms.

?Apply now and join a team committed to shaping the future of drug discovery.

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📌 Research Associate - Medicinal Chemistry (Hyderabad)
🏢 Enveda
📍 Hyderabad