Organic/Medicinal Chemist

Join an innovative Life Science company in Sweden where discoveries are designed to fly.
About us
The purpose of Red Glead Discovery is to contribute to better health for people and the planet.
We assist customers in their endeavors to identify novel compounds and develop innovative therapies. This is done by providing our skills and assets during the initial phases of drug discovery through our integrated service platform. We aim to establish ourselves as a leader in introducing environmentally responsible drug discovery practices.
Aspire, Collaborate, Deliver, Competence - Our core values
At Red Glead Discovery, we are committed to nurturing a culture of continuous learning, encouraging aspiration and excellence. We believe that delivering exceptional business results stems from collaboration between people with diverse backgrounds who combine their competence to reach a shared objective. Together we have the power to create a sustainable future one breakthrough at a time!
Are you on board?
About the position
We are now looking for a highly motivated synthetic organic chemist to strengthen and complement our medicinal chemistry capabilities. At Red Glead Discovery, you will have the possibility to play a vital role in a creative and collaborative multidisciplinary company. You will contribute with your scientific and technical competence from project inception to the delivery of clinical candidates. You will also have the chance to participate in developing the company and to help us match the current and future needs of our clients.
What you will do
You will work as an organic/medicinal chemist in laboratory environment and become a part of a team that delivers chemistry and/or drug discovery to our clients.
We expect that you can add chemistry expertise to the team. You will work with co-workers, partners, and clients in drug discovery projects – often in global and multi-disciplinary settings.
What we look for
You have a minimum of 5 years of relevant industrial experience, preferably from the pharmaceutical industry combined with a Ph.D. or M.Sc. in organic/medicinal chemistry or equivalent.
A working knowledge of modern methods in synthetic organic chemistry is required.
Confidence with communication in English.
An ability to build and maintain trustworthy interactions with colleagues and clients.
A desire to deliver results while working with deadlines.
Meritorious
A strong understanding of key components and processes in drug discovery.
A good knowledge of compound design based on structure-activity/property-relationships.
Knowledge of how to interpret DMPK data and to use it to design new targets from that data.
Are you also…?
· Committed to achieving personal as well as shared goals.
· Responsive to changes and appreciative of continuous improvement.
· Innovative and pragmatic when solving challenging tasks.
· Eager to deliver value and quality in time.
What you will get
· A diverse and competent team where knowledge and success are shared.
· A work environment where collaboration and delivery of quality results are important and rewarded.
· A workplace where initiative, aspiration and development are encouraged and supported.
If you share our core values and our passions, we would love to see your application!
Other Information
Deadline: 15 October 2023.
Applications will be reviewed continuously.
Start: As agreed
Scope of work: Full time, permanent position.
A probationary period of six (6) months applies.
Place to work: Lund

If you would like to know more, please contact Magnus Bergner, Head of Medicinal Chemistry, (e-mail: magnus.bergner@redglead.com and phone: +46 (0)46-460 11 90.
Please send your application together with your CV by e-mail to jobs@redglead.com. Please include “RGD_MC01_2023” in the header of the mail.