Chemist, Remote Drug Discovery (Cardiovascular, Oncology, Immunology) | Chemiker Arzneimittelforschung Remote (m/w/d)

Herrmann Personaldienste GmbH

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Published Nov 13, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This remote position, open to candidates across Europe and the USA, involves leading the entire early-stage drug discovery process for a global pharmaceutical leader. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing Structure-Activity-Relationship (SAR) and Structure-Property-Relationship (SPR) strategies, and designing innovative compounds in medicinal chemistry. Key responsibilities include advancing lead structures, supporting molecular design, and integrating cross-functional data sources to drive decision-making. The role requires scientific leadership of projects focusing on cardiovascular, oncology, and immunology indications, and coordinating interdisciplinary project teams. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in organic or medicinal chemistry and possesses extensive, long-term experience in early-phase drug development, coupled with fluent German and English skills. Occasional business travel to company locations is required.

Required Skills

Education

PhD in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry, or equivalent qualification

Experience

  • Long-term experience in drug discovery, particularly in the early phase of drug development
  • Professional experience in Drug Design
  • Project experience in Cardiovascular, Oncology, and Immunology indications
  • Experience coordinating interdisciplinary teams and steering decision processes

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to undertake occasional business travel within Europe or the USA; Position can be performed remotely from anywhere in Europe or the USA.