Medicinal Chemist - Drug Discovery Antiinfectives | Pharmacist (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role is for an expert Medicinal Chemist focusing on advancing the antiinfectives pipeline at the Leibniz-HKI, developing new small molecule therapeutics and biologics against infectious diseases, including antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals. The professional will lead target-based research, focusing on the synthesis and optimization of biologically active small molecules. Key responsibilities include leading a cross-functional project team, analyzing complex data sets to establish Structure-Activity Relationships (SAR) and Structure-Property Relationships (SPR), and managing laboratory operations and scientific staff. The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree (PhD) in Medicinal Chemistry or a related field and possesses at least two years of project management experience in drug discovery, coupled with expertise in biophysical assays (SPR, fluorescence) and modern synthetic methods. This is an attractive opportunity to drive innovation in antiinfective drug development within a collaborative, cutting-edge research environment.