Remote Medicinal Chemist | Medizinischer Chemiker Remote (m/w/d)

Herrmann Personaldienste GmbH

Leverkusen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Oct 31, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves driving small molecule drug discovery efforts within early pharmaceutical research for a leading global corporation. The Medicinal Chemist will be responsible for developing, planning, and implementing drug design strategies, focusing on optimizing lead structures using SAR/SPR data, ADMET properties, and target selectivity. Key daily tasks include close interdisciplinary collaboration with biology, pharmacology, DMPK, and patent law teams, applying computer-aided design methods, and interpreting biological test results to advance chemical substances. The ideal candidate possesses a university degree followed by five years of advanced training as a Clinical/Medicinal Chemist or equivalent relevant professional experience. Strong skills in SAR/SPR strategy development, project management, and patent analysis are essential, along with mandatory fluent English proficiency. This position offers attractive compensation, flexible remote work options across Europe or the USA, and the opportunity to work on interesting projects within an international environment.

Required Skills

Education

University degree followed by 5 years of advanced training as a Clinical/Medicinal Chemist or similar qualification

Experience

  • 5 years of advanced training as a Clinical/Medicinal Chemist or equivalent relevant professional experience
  • Professional experience in developing and implementing SAR/SPR strategies and drug design
  • Demonstrable experience in drug research within cardiovascular diseases, oncology, and immunology indication fields
  • Experience in managing project decisions and strategic project planning
  • Experience with Schrödinger Live Design is advantageous

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Mandatory work permit for Germany; Remote work possible from Europe or the USA; Occasional travel readiness to company locations