*Let’s build the future of medicine—together.*
Associate Director, Medicinal Chemistry
Hyderabad, India | Full time
YOUR ROLE
As Associate Director, Medicinal Chemistry at Enveda, you will shape scientific strategy, lead high-performing medicinal chemistry teams, and advance innovative small molecules from lead generation through candidate nomination. Reporting to the VP of Discovery Chemistry, you will be a scientific leader who drives SAR strategy, mentors future scientific leaders, and represents programmes confidently to global leadership and external collaborators — all while building one of the world's leading medicinal chemistry teams.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead medicinal chemistry strategy from hit identification through candidate nomination; drive molecule design using SAR, SPR, DMPK, and AI insights
- Develop study flow schemes integrating in vitro, in vivo, ADME/PK, and tox data to inform programme decisions
- Mentor scientists to become independent medicinal chemists and future scientific leaders; build a culture of scientific excellence and curiosity
- Represent programmes confidently to global leadership and external collaborators; collaborate with Biology, DMPK, Computational Chemistry, and IP teams
- Leverage AI-enabled molecular design and data-driven decision-making to accelerate the design-make-test-analyse cycle
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- PhD in Medicinal Chemistry or Synthetic Organic Chemistry with 15-18 years of integrated drug discovery experience; international postdoctoral or global pharma experience preferred
- Demonstrated track record of progressing one or more programmes to candidate nomination or clinical development
- Ability to mentor and lead multiple teams and projects in parallel
- Strong understanding of intellectual property — composition of matter, method of use, and chemical processes
- Outstanding scientific communication and presentation skills
We hire for trajectory, not just credentials. If you meet most of the above and car