Senior Director, Global Medicinal Chemistry (Shonan, Japan)

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Senior Director of Medicinal Chemistry to join our leadership team. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our company by providing strategic guidance and oversight to our medicinal chemistry efforts.

Requirements

• Create business development opportunities that meet the strategic scientific, therapeutic, and commercial needs of the organization or specific Therapeutic Area (TA).
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the medicinal chemistry department, aligning with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Oversee the design, execution, and management of medicinal chemistry projects conducted exclusively at CROs, ensuring timely progress and high-quality outcomes.
• Mentor and develop a team of internal chemists, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including biology, pharmacology, and clinical development, to advance drug candidates from discovery through development.
• Drive innovation in medicinal chemistry through the integration of new technologies, methodologies, and best practices.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including academic institutions, industry collaborators, and contract research organizations.

Benefits

• Allowances
• Salary Increase: Annually
• Bonus Payment: Twice a year
• Social Insurance
• Retirement and Corporate Pension
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Annual Paid Leave
• Special Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Family Support Leave
• Maternity Leave
• Childcare Leave
• Family Nursing Leave
• Flextime
• Telework