Medicinal Chemistry Consultant

ATTENTION: YOU MUST ANSWER ALL APPLICATION QUESTIONS AND SUBMIT THE REQUIRED SUBMITTALS (IF APPLICABLE) TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

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JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a part-time Medicinal Chemistry Consultant to offer senior scientific-level expertise in drug discovery and development for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network. This role involves providing technical guidance, evaluating SAR data, advising on Medicinal Chemistry programs, and collaborating with NIH staff and other consultants to support neuroscience-focused drug discovery and development programs.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

• Provide senior-level Medicinal Chemistry expertise and technical guidance.
• Evaluate chemical structures, processes, and SAR data for neuroscience-focused projects.
• Collaborate with NIH staff and consultants to design and advise on Medicinal Chemistry programs.
• Review Medicinal Chemistry sections of regulatory filings and contribute to investigative study designs.

SCHEDULE OF WORK

• Part-time, with a minimum of 20 hours of support annually. Additional hours may be required based on project needs.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

• Primary work will be conducted remotely with occasional travel to NIH facilities or selected principal investigator facilities as needed.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

• One-year base period with the possibility of extension.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Medicinal Chemistry with a focus on drug discovery and development.
• Extensive experience in managing early development Medicinal Chemistry efforts.
• Experience with nervous system conditions, antibody conjugates, peptides, siRNA synthesis is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team and manage competing priorities.

REQUIRED SUBMITTALS:

• Detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and expertise.
• Proof of educational qualifications (PhD degree in Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry).
• Any relevant certifications or publications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please apply by February 24th, Noon, EST. Candidates can submit questions via the message feature on Indeed or directly at info@winwinoperations.com.

ATTENTION: YOU MUST ANSWER ALL APPLICATION QUESTIONS AND SUBMIT THE REQUIRED SUBMITTALS (IF APPLICABLE) TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $100.00 - $140.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Application Question(s):

• Can you describe your previous experience in drug discovery and development, specifically in relation to Medicinal Chemistry? Please provide examples of projects you have worked on, especially those related to nervous system conditions.
• How familiar are you with evaluating SAR data, chemical structures, and processes within Medicinal Chemistry projects? Please provide specific instances where your input led to significant project advancements.
• Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with a team of scientists, including NIH staff or other consultants. How did you ensure effective communication and project alignment?
• Provide an example of a complex problem you encountered in your Medicinal Chemistry work and explain how you approached solving it. What was the outcome?
• Given the part-time nature of this role with a compensation range of $100 to $140 per hour, is this acceptable to you? If not, what compensation range would you consider suitable?
• Have you or are you planning to submit the documentation listed in the required submittals section of the job listing? You can do so by submitting documents on Indeed or sending them directly to info@winwinoperations.com Subject: Medicinal Chemistry Consultant.

Work Location: Remote