Ph.D. Chemistry / Medicinal Chemist (m/f/d) – Early Drug Discovery / Schrödinger Live Design | 100% Remote | Long-term Project in Pharma
Function: Pharma / Research & Development
Employment Type: Temporary assignment (long-term project)
Workload: Full-time
Location: Leverkusen / 100% Remote (maximum flexibility)
Travel: Occasional travel to company sites in Europe and the USA
Start: As soon as possible
Company: Globally operating pharmaceutical group headquartered in Leverkusen
About the Role
Bring your extensive expertise in medicinal and organic chemistry to a truly international pharma environment.
In this role, you will contribute across the early drug discovery continuum—from hit identification to pre-clinical candidate (PCC)—and play a central part in strategic drug design and data-driven decision-making in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Interested? Apply now as Ph.D. Chemistry / Medicinal Chemist (m/f/d) at Lena.Fischer@permacon.de — we look forward to meeting you!
Your Responsibilities
* Develop and implement SAR/SPR strategies and support drug design
* Drive early drug discovery projects from hit identification through to PCC
* Integrate cross-disciplinary scientific insights into project strategies
* Provide project management leadership, including prioritization and strategic decision-making
* Conduct IP reviews and assessments for ongoing projects
* Use—or be willing to learn—Schrödinger Live Design as a central collaboration/design tool
* Collaborate with global discovery teams in cardiovascular, oncology, and immunology
* Join virtual and on-site meetings across European and US locations (occasional travel)
Your Profile
* Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry
* Extensive experience in early drug discovery services from hit identification to PCC
* Proven track record in drug design projects within cardiovascular, oncology, or immunology
* Strong background in SAR/SPR, data-driven decision-making, IP review, and cross-functional integration
* Demonstrated project management and strategic leadership capabilities
* Experience with—or readiness to adopt—Schrödinger Live Design
* Fluent English (spoken and written)
* High level of ownership, analytical mindset, and enthusiasm for international collaboration
What We Offer
* Engagement with a world-leading pharmaceutical company and international project setup
* 100% remote work for maximum flexibility
* Long-term, career-advancing project assignment with a renowned pharma group headquartered in Leverkusen
* Innovative research environment using state-of-the-art tools and methods (incl. Schrödinger Live Design)
* Collaboration with interdisciplinary, global teams
* Attractive compensation based on qualifications and experience
Your Contact
Lena Fischer
Personalberaterin
T: 0211/506699-26
M: Lena.Fischer@permacon.de
Permacon GmbH
Neuer Zollhof 1
40221 Düsseldorf