Job Summary

Let s build the future of medicine-together.

Senior Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry Hyderabad, India | Full time
Your Role

As a Senior Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry at Enveda, you will independently drive lead optimisation programmes - designing novel molecules, interpreting SAR, and shaping drug discovery strategy across multiple programmes. You will work at the intersection of synthetic chemistry, DMPK, biology, and AI-enabled design while mentoring the next generation of medicinal chemists. Reporting to the Director/AVP of Chemistry, your scientific ownership will directly advance our mission to deliver hope to patients everywhere.
What You'll Do
- Independently design novel molecules, interpret SAR/SPR, and generate design hypotheses to drive lead optimisation programmes
- Integrate biology, DMPK, and AI insights into compound design; use AI-enabled molecular design tools to accelerate discovery
- Lead multiple discovery programmes with full scientific ownership and present strategy to cross-functional global teams




- Mentor junior scientists in medicinal chemistry thinking, scientific communication, and decision-making
- Ensure compliance with Enveda notebook SOPs, internal IP standards, and database requirements
What We're Looking For
- PhD in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry from a leading research institution with 12-15 years of medicinal chemistry experience in CRO or integrated drug discovery
- Demonstrated track record of independently driving lead optimisation and delivering preclinical candidates
- Expert practical skills in synthetic organic chemistry, route design, and SAR/DMPK-informed decision-making
- Strong rational drug design experience including novelty evaluation and IP awareness
- Outstanding scientific presentation and communication skills; comfortable representing programmes to global teams

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

📌 Senior Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry (Hyderabad)
🏢 Enveda Biosciences
📍 Hyderabad